Paheli
A supernatural love story by Statwart Vijaydan Detha is retold as a Bollywood fantasy about a ghost who falls in love with a newlywed woman. In Hindi with English subtitles. Paheli (2005) Directed by Amol Palekar, 140 min.
Part of our summer series: Stepwells on the Silver Screen.
Related Exhibition: India’s Subterranean Stepwells: Photographs by Victoria Lautman.
Since the 5th century, stepwells have served as water-harvesting systems that descend into the earth and enable communities to access the water table or rainwater gathered below. A selection of 48 photographs by journalist Victoria Lautman captures the diversity and sublime beauty of these architectural marvels.
This event is co-presented by The Fowler Museum at UCLA and Asia Society Southern California.
Event Date: Wednesday, Jul. 17, 7 p.m.
Venue: Fowler Museum
Price: Free
The Fowler Museum is located in North Campus.
Parking is available in lot 4.
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