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Gujarati CINEMA · 1992
Love in the Time of Malaria
હું હુંશી હુંશીલાલ
A satirical musical that analysis of power and fascism in a witty and tragic way, inspired by traditional Gujarati Bhavai shows.
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Overview
Having moved to the city of Khojpuri to pursue his scientific investigations into the uses of onions, Hunsilal soon discovers a novel way to tackle mosquitoes, and is celebrated by Raja Bhadrabhoop. However, he soon learns that things may not be as they seem, that the mosquitoes may not be the pests (or even the insects) he once assumed them to be, as he gets drawn into an undercurrent of revolution and discovery, precipitated by his burgeoning love for his colleague Parveen. Inspired by the traditional Gujarati Bhavai, 'Hun Hunsi Hunsilal' is interwoven with an absurdist, innovative soundtrack and presents a satirical, modern day tragic fable about fascism, revolution and the power of stories, all shot beautifully, in what is one of India's most powerful and relevant films to date.
A closer look
Love in the Time of Malaria (1992) is a Gujarati-language Indian movie. Genres: Music, Comedy, Drama, Romance. Directed by Sanjiv Shah. The cast includes Dilip Joshi, Renuka Shahane, Mohan Gokhale, Manoj Joshi. Runtime: 129 minutes.
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Love in the Time of Malaria FAQs
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What is the original language of Love in the Time of Malaria?
Love in the Time of Malaria is listed as a Gujarati-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Love in the Time of Malaria?
Our source metadata lists 1 January 1992. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Love in the Time of Malaria?
The listed director is Sanjiv Shah.
Who is in the cast of Love in the Time of Malaria?
The available cast credits include Dilip Joshi, Renuka Shahane, Mohan Gokhale, Manoj Joshi, Nimesh Desai. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Love in the Time of Malaria?
The recorded runtime is 129 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Love in the Time of Malaria?
The source lists these genres: Music, Comedy, Drama, Romance.
What is the original title of Love in the Time of Malaria?
The original title in our source data is હું હુંશી હુંશીલાલ. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Love in the Time of Malaria about?
Having moved to the city of Khojpuri to pursue his scientific investigations into the uses of onions, Hunsilal soon discovers a novel way to tackle mosquitoes, and is celebrated by Raja Bhadrabhoop. However, he soon learns that things may not be as they seem, that the mosquitoes may not be the pests (or even the insects) he once assumed them to be, as he gets drawn into an undercurrent of revolution and discovery, precipitated by his burgeoning love for his colleague Parveen. Inspired by the traditional Gujarati Bhavai, 'Hun Hunsi Hunsilal' is interwoven with an absurdist, innovative soundtrack and presents a satirical, modern day tragic fable about fascism, revolution and the power of stories, all shot beautifully, in what is one of India's most powerful and relevant films to date.
