What is the significance of Hastar in Tumbbad?
Hastar is a central figure in the film’s mythology. He is portrayed as the first offspring of the Goddess of Prosperity, who was cursed for his insatiable greed. Hastar stole the Goddess's gold but was denied her grain, which left him eternally hungry. His presence symbolizes the destructive nature of greed, and throughout the film, Hastar becomes a haunting figure, guarding the treasure Vinayak seeks.