Bandit Queen (1994)

Name: Bandit Queen
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, History
Released: 1994
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Seema Biswas, Nirmal Pandey, Rajesh Vivek, Raghubir Yadav, Aditya Srivastava

1h 59m India, United Kingdom

Action Crime Drama History

Plot

Phoolan Devi, a lower-caste girl in rural India, endures a harrowing life marked by child marriage and relentless abuse. Her journey to liberation transforms her into the feared Bandit Queen, a vengeful figure reminiscent of Robin Hood. This powerful biopic delves deep into her struggle against a patriarchal society that oppresses her, showcasing her fierce determination and resilience. Through a blend of personal tragedy and societal critique, the film paints an unflinching picture of a woman who rises from victimhood to become a symbol of rebellion and justice.

Cast

Seema Biswas Nirmal Pandey Rajesh Vivek Raghubir Yadav Aditya Srivastava Manoj Bajpayee Ranjit Chowdhry Harish Kumar Govind Namdeo Hemant Pandey Sitaram Panchal Lakshmi Gajraj Rao Saurabh Shukla Anupam Shyam