Shudra: The Rising (2012)

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.

Released

2012-10-19

Genres

History, Family, Drama

Runtime

120 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Sanjiv Jaiswal

TMDB rating

4.8/10 from 2 votes