Shudra: The Rising
Story of 25 million People
Genres
Overview
Shudra: The Rising is a Hindi language film with a storyline based on the caste system in ancient India, and more specifically the Hindu Varna system. It is directed by Sanjiv Jaiswal and dedicated to Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The film depicts the four basic units of the caste system - the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. The film shows various rules imposed on the Shudras such as waking with a bell around their ankles and a long leaf behind their back,and a pot hanging around their neck.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
120 min
Release Date
2012-10-19
Status
Released
Original Language
Hindi
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
4.8
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Shaji Choudhary
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