Trans Allegories in Film: 'Shrek' (2001)
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Chintamani
Chintamani, a courtesan, is a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Her strong faith impresses Lord Vishnu and he decides to help her with her problems.
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Chintamani, a courtesan, is a devotee of Lord Vishnu. Her strong faith impresses Lord Vishnu and he decides to help her with her problems.
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Genre:Drama, Music
Written By:Kallakuri Narayana Rao, P. S. Ramakrishna Rao
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Runtime:148 minutes
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