Lal

A young woman named Lal embarks on a journey to uncover her family's hidden past, navigating cultural identities and dangerous secrets tied to the meaning behind her name.

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1958

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In short · Acting since 1971, 6 decades active, 173 credits.

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Lal is an Indo-Iranian surname and given name with multiple meanings across different languages and cultures. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lala," meaning "cajoling," and is often associated with terms such as "darling," "precious," or "beloved." In Persian, it can signify "garnet" or "ruby," while in Pashto and Hindustani, it refers to "ruby," and in Bengali, it means "red." The name is predominantly used by the Kayastha community, though it is also adopted by other communities.

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