: Initially banned due to its bold erotic content and depictions of nudity, the film eventually received an "A" (18+) certificate in 1997 after several cuts.
: Feeling humiliated by Tara’s newfound superiority, Maya seduces the King on his wedding night. : Initially banned due to its bold erotic
: During production in Rajasthan, the project was filmed under the working title "Maya & Tara" to avoid interference from the Indian government, which would not have permitted filming under the name "Kama Sutra". Cinematography and Critical Reception In the U
The narrative centers on two women whose lives are entwined from childhood: (Sarita Choudhury), a princess, and Maya (Indira Varma), her servant. Their friendship fractures when Tara prepares to marry King Raj Singh (Naveen Andrews). In the U.S.
: While the film remains cut in India, it was released uncut worldwide . In the U.S., it was originally rated NC-17 but was trimmed to an R rating for its general theatrical release; however, an unrated video version preserved the original vision.