India’s Oscar entry documents a traditional practice while being technologically sound, thematically rich, culturally vibrant and perennially intelligent in its filmmaking choices. Set against the backdrop of a traditional Gondhal ceremony in rural Maharashtra, Santosh Davakhar's film explores desire, patriarchy, caste and the misuse of power. ‘Gondhal’ Dir: Santosh Davakhar Actors: Ishita Deshmukh, Yogesh Sohoni Rating: 2/5 Gondhal, from what I can figure from the film, is a nightly ritual in rural.