Memsahib Rita
1994, English. Directed by Pratibha Parmar.
Using a blend of magic realism and realist drama, Memsahib Rita looks at the physical and emotional violence of racism. Shanti is haunted by both the racist taunts of nationalist white youths and the memory of her white mother.
- Runtime
- 0h 19m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1994
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Kumari Salgado
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Memsahib Rita runs 19 minutes (0h 19m).
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Memsahib Rita isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1994. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Memsahib Rita?
If you liked Memsahib Rita, try Skin, The Nest, The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds.
Who directed Memsahib Rita?
Memsahib Rita (1994) was directed by Pratibha Parmar and stars Nisha Nayar, Jayne Boniface, Kaleem Janjua.