Mani Kaul's diploma film shot at Ajanta Caves
Movie • 1966 • 20m
Starring: Rakesh Pandey, Rehana Sultan, Sabba Fazil
Director: Mani Kaul
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Yatrik (1966) | FTII Student Film directed by Mani Kaul
Yatrik
Movie • 1966