The Role

1977 • Directed by

Shyam Benegal

Drama, Music

Odyssey of an actress. Daughter. Wife. Woman.

The film follows the life of a successful film star, revealing her increasing alienation in a role both glamorized and patronized by society. After being forced into show business by her family, she spends her time between studios and disastrous love affairs, and feels more and more dissatisfied.