Question 1

What change was suggested to the film's climax regarding Shabana Azmi's character?

Accepted Answer

Farhan Akthar suggested changing the climax so that Shabana Azmi's character Radha does not die in the end, as originally planned.

Question 2

What is the significance of the main characters' names Radha and Sita in the film?

Accepted Answer

Radha and Sita are names of Hindu deities who are avatars of Lakshmi, with Radha associated with Krishna and Sita with Rama.

Question 3

Which festivals was the film 'Fire' an official selection for in 1996?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Chicago International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 1996.

Question 4

What does Sita express a desire to do after visiting New Delhi in the film?

Accepted Answer

Sita says she wants to visit Bombay (Mumbai) to join the movies, as Mumbai is the center of Bollywood films in India.

Question 5

Who directed, wrote, and produced the film 'Fire'?

Accepted Answer

Deepa Mehta directed, wrote, and produced the film, with Bobby Bedi also listed as a producer.

Question 6

What is the central conflict in the film Fire?

Accepted Answer

Radha's life changes when her sister-in-law Sita seeks to escape her own loveless marriage, creating tension within their constrained family setting.

Question 7

Which major film festivals featured Fire in 1996?

Accepted Answer

Fire was an official selection at the Chicago International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Vancouver International Film Festival in 1996.

Question 8

How did Farhan Akthar influence the film's ending?

Accepted Answer

Shabana Azmi discussed the story with Farhan Akthar, who suggested changing the climax so her character Radha would not die as originally planned.

Question 9

What is the significance of the characters' names Radha and Sita?

Accepted Answer

Radha and Sita are names of Hindu deities who are avatars of Lakshmi, with Radha linked to Krishna and Sita to Rama in mythology.

Question 10

Who plays the role of Sita in Fire?

Accepted Answer

Nandita Das portrays the character Sita in the film.

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