Begum Jaan
“My Body. My House. My Country. My Rules.”
ActionDramaHistory
On the eve of Independence, the chairman of the Border Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe decides to divide India and Pakistan into equitable halves. What the administration doesn’t account for is the line running through the middle of Begum Jaan’s brothel situated plonk on the border; with one half falling in India and the other in Pakistan.
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A raw, defiant period drama set against the tumultuous backdrop of India's partition. It's a somber, intense look at exploitation and resistance, with a strong ensemble cast navigating a tragic, pivotal moment in history.
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