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From Party to Jana Gana Mana, a glimpse at nine Indian films that spoke truth to power.
Director Govind Nihalani’s Party is about an event where several theatre personalities and journalists gather to honour a colleague on his achievement. It depicts one night where celebrations turn into chaos.
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A folk singer has to appear in court after he is arrested on charges of allegedly inciting a sewer worker to commit suicide through his political songs.
A retired lawyer defends three brave women against a politician’s nephew accused of sexually abusing them. Pink was directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.
A government servant is sent to a politically-sensitive area on election duty. The film shows his struggle with conducting fair elections amid obstacles.
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Ajay Devgn plays an honest income tax officer who probes an influential man in Lucknow for money laundering. The film was set in the 1980s.
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the titular role in the biopic about the legendary writer who challenged social norms. Credit: IMDb
Karnan, a young man, is revolted by the inhuman treatment given to his villagers and fights for their rights. The film takes inspiration from Mahabharata and challenges social injustice.
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Suriya portrays an activist-lawyer who fights for justice when a poor tribal man, who gets falsely accused of robbery, goes missing from the police custody.
A police officer investigates the mysterious death of a professor after outrage from across the nation. The film makes a statement on political corruption.