The answer lies in its subheading: It's Not Just a Love Story . Indeed, it was a political metaphor, a raw thriller, and a feminist tragedy wrapped in a deceptively simple plot.
Starring (in one of his earliest pre-controversy roles) as Arjun and Sonali Kulkarni as the titular Durga , the film was marketed poorly. Posters showed a couple in a tight embrace, leading audiences to expect a typical Jism -style erotic thriller. What they got instead was a scathing critique of caste politics, feudal honor, and religious hypocrisy. durga it 39s not just a love story 2002 hindi movie 2021