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Bandit Queen

  • 1994
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
5.5K
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Bandit Queen (1994)
True CrimeBiographyCrimeDramaHistory

The story of the bandit queen Phoolan Devi who was sent to prison in 1983 and got free in 1994.The story of the bandit queen Phoolan Devi who was sent to prison in 1983 and got free in 1994.The story of the bandit queen Phoolan Devi who was sent to prison in 1983 and got free in 1994.

  • Director
    • Shekhar Kapur
  • Writers
    • Ranjit Kapoor
    • Mala Sen
  • Stars
    • Seema Biswas
    • Nirmal Pandey
    • Rajesh Vivek
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    5.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Shekhar Kapur
    • Writers
      • Ranjit Kapoor
      • Mala Sen
    • Stars
      • Seema Biswas
      • Nirmal Pandey
      • Rajesh Vivek
    • 36User reviews
    • 37Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations

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    Seema Biswas
    Seema Biswas
    • Phoolan Devi
    Nirmal Pandey
    Nirmal Pandey
    • Vikram Mallah
    • (as Nirmal Panday)
    Rajesh Vivek
    Rajesh Vivek
    • Mustaquim
    Raghubir Yadav
    Raghubir Yadav
    • Madho
    • (as Raghuvir Yadav)
    Anirudh Agarwal
    Anirudh Agarwal
    • Babu Gujjar
    Aseem Bajaj
    • Poolan…
    Manoj Bajpayee
    Manoj Bajpayee
    • Man Singh
    • (as Manoj Bajpai)
    Pallavi Bharti
    • Little Girl
    Kamia Bhatt
    • Rukhmani, Age 11
    Puran Bhatt
    Puran Bhatt
    • Poolan…
    Sunita Bhatt
    • Little Phoolan
    Ashok Bulani
    Ashok Bulani
    • D.S.P
    Mahesh Chandra
    • Chief Minister
    Deepak Chibber
    • S.P. Bhind
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    Ranjit Chowdhry
    • Shiv Narain
    • (as Ranjit Chaudhry)
    G.B. Dixit
    • Ala Singer
    Sunil Gaekwad
    • Rattan Chand
    Mandakini Goswami
    Mandakini Goswami
    • Kailash's Wife
    • Director
      • Shekhar Kapur
    • Writers
      • Ranjit Kapoor
      • Mala Sen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This was banned by the Indian authorities due to its graphic scenes of sex and violence. It also incurred the wrath of its own subject, Phoolan Devi, who objected to the fact that she hadn't been invited to see the film. Devi claimed it was riddled with inaccuracies.
    • Quotes

      Puttilal: [Tied to a pole and beaten with rifle-butt] Forgive me.

      Phoolan Devi: Forgive you?

      Phoolan Devi: Write this to the police.

      Vikram Mallah: What?

      Phoolan Devi: Any man that marries a little girl... I'll kill him.

    • Alternate versions
      The film became banned due to its content. It was later re-released theatrically and the CBFC cut out about 2 minutes of profanity and shortened all rape scenes for an 'A' (adults) rating in 1995. 17 minutes was cut for a U/A rating for television.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Clueless/An Awfully Big Adventure/Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home/Living in Oblivion/Bandit Queen (1995)

    User reviews36

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    9/10

    No Bollywood here!

    The true story of Phoolan Devi who became a national hero in India because she fought for her rights as a woman but in a violent manner. I was surprised to see a powerful film with strong images come out of India instead of the Bollywood art trash classics they churn out.
    • DukeEman
    • Feb 6, 2003
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    • Release date
      • June 30, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • La reina de los bandidos
    • Filming locations
      • India
    • Production companies
      • Channel Four Films
      • Kaleidoscope Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $399,748
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $34,728
      • Jul 2, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $399,748
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby SR

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