Begum Jaan

Year: 2017

Runtime: 128 mins

Language: Hindi

Director: Srijit Mukherji

ActionHistoryDramaPolitics and human rightsBollywood emotional dramas

On the eve of India's Independence, Chairman Cyril Radcliffe is tasked with dividing India and Pakistan. Unbeknownst to the administration, the border cuts directly through the middle of Begum Jaan's brothel, splitting it between the two newly formed nations. This unexpected situation creates significant challenges and complications for Begum Jaan and the women in her care, as they must navigate the shifting political landscape and the uncertain future it holds.

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