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बैंडिट क्वीन

  • Action
  • Crime
  • Drama
  • History
Confirmed1994-01-266.66.7Trakt

Born a lower-caste girl in rural India's patriarchal society, "married" at 11, repeatedly raped and brutalized, Phoolan Devi finds freedom only as an avenging warrior, the eponymous Bandit Queen. Devi becomes a kind a bloody Robin Hood; this extraordinary biographical film offers both a vivid portrait of a driven woman and a savage critique of the society that made her.

Bandit Queen is a 1994 biographical crime drama following the true story of Phoolan Devi, a lower-caste woman in rural India who becomes an outlaw and avenging warrior. Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the film chronicles Devi's brutal journey from exploitation to becoming a legendary figure in Indian history. It's a raw, unflinching portrait of survival and resistance in a deeply patriarchal society.

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YouTube · 2011-08-09
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Is Bandit Queen based on a true story?

Yes, the film is a biographical drama based on the life of Phoolan Devi, a real historical figure from India who became known as the Bandit Queen after surviving severe abuse and exploitation.

When was Bandit Queen released?

Bandit Queen was released on January 26, 1994.

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What genre is Bandit Queen?

The film is an action, crime, drama, and historical biography that offers both an intimate character study and a critique of Indian society.

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