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(1993) is widely considered one of the most powerful female-led legal dramas in Indian cinema. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, it is a hard-hitting social commentary on the flaws of the judicial system and the pervasive nature of patriarchal oppression. Movie Index & Quick Facts Release Date: April 30, 1993 Genre: Crime Drama / Legal Drama Director: Rajkumar Santoshi Box Office: Super Hit (6th highest-grossing film of 1993) IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 Music: Nadeem-Shravan (Songs) and Vanraj Bhatia (Score) Core Characters

: Sunny Deol won Best Supporting Actor for his role as Govind. Filmfare Awards

  • 1.2 Gendered Silence