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Directed by the visionary Shekhar Kapur and released in 1994, Bandit Queen remains one of the most culturally significant and fiercely debated films in the history of Indian cinema. Based on the harrowing, real-life story of Phoolan Devi (adapted from Mala Sen's biography), the film offers an unapologetic, raw look into caste oppression, brutal patriarchy, and the transformation of an abused village girl into a feared outlaw and politician.

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Bandit Queen premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival and received widespread international acclaim. However, at home, it faced severe backlash. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) initially banned it due to its graphic sexual violence and explicit language. Phoolan Devi herself initially challenged the film’s release in court, contesting how certain events were depicted. Eventually, after minor cuts, the film was released and recognized as a milestone in realist Indian cinema.

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