Aligarh

Aligarh

2016 · 114 min · HI · 6.8 (55 votes)
Dir. Hansal Mehta · Starring Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao, Ishwak Singh, Dilnaz Irani, Sukhesh Arora, Balaji Gauri
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A sympathetic journalist covers the true story of Ramchandra Siras, an esteemed linguistic professor at Aligarh University who was suspended on charges of homosexuality.

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A deeply affecting and quietly devastating portrayal of societal prejudice. It's a film that lingers, prompting reflection on dignity and the human cost of intolerance. The atmosphere is heavy with unspoken emotion and quiet defiance.

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