The Courtesans of Bombay

Roughly structured over 24 hours, we visit Pavan Pool, a compound in Bombay where poor women sing, dance, and engage in prostitution. By day, they practice singing and dancing, both traditional and pop. Brothers and uncles with mu...

Director

Ismail Merchant

Writer

Ismail Merchant, James Ivory, Ruth Prawer Jhabvala

Released

1 Jan 1983

Country

United Kingdom