Maya

1936·Movie
61
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Maya (Jamuna) is the poor cousin of rich socialite Shanta (Azoorie). Shanta is supposed to marry the equally rich Pratap (P. Sanyal), but he falls in love with Maya and fathers her child before going abroad. Shanta causes a seperation by intercepting Pratap's letters to Maya. When he returns, a successful lawyer, he us unable to trace her, while her efforts to meet him are foiled.
Classic Indian CinemaMelodramatic RomanceSocial BarriersTragic Love StoryHistorical DramaCharacter-DrivenFilial DutyPerseverance

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Maya worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Do critics and audiences agree on Maya?

Critics83
Audiences40

Not quite. Critics rate Maya higher (83) than audiences (40). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Maya in?

BanglaHindi

It was made in Bangla, with some Hindi. Produced in India.

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