Baano is raped by her father-in-law, Tahir. A village council is held, and as a result Baano is punished, for a strong sex discrimination exists in their religious views. This is a movie based on a true story, giving a question of ethics and morality to the viewer.
Nationality:
India
Activities:
Rajeev Ahuja was born in a small village in India, and as a young boy migrated to Delhi. After graduating from Delhi University in arts, he started working as a freelance photographer with leading newspaper "The Statesman" in Delhi.
During 2001 and 2002, Rajeev Ahuja studied filmmaking from Cine Studio Bologna, Italy.
Worked as an actor in a short film "cicle the otobre", 2003
Worked as 1st AD in a feature film, "We Are No Monks" in India, 2003
Worked as Writer, Director and Producer in a short film, "Broad Day", 2005.
Worked as Writer, Director and Producer in a short film "BAANO", 2007
Woking on upcoming film "The Best Of Jack"
Screening / Award history:
Human Nighta Fights Film Festival Bologna-Jury Award 2008
"Broad Day" selected for The 3rd CON-CAN Movie Festival (2007)
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sachinkc
2009-04-01 10:00:14
Good movie! Great team, on and off camera
Popo
2008-08-31 23:08:01
director did well. nice film. we have to watch and think what happens in India.
p_miskyn
2008-08-31 18:45:36
Good luck from Italy Brother!
by Jack
snowyeti
2008-08-31 06:17:45
parul
2008-08-30 16:30:30
MKPathak
2008-08-26 16:15:26
I was shocked to know that this film is based on a true story.Quite an eye-opener to me.More movies like this should be made to promote social awareness.Great Effort
anilkmonga
2008-08-26 15:41:08
geetanjali
2008-08-26 13:44:48
A very well directed film. I liked all the characters. More movies like this should be made to promote social awareness.
vishalbhasin
2008-08-26 13:27:54
I would say this is the Best film I have ever seen. I especially liked the character of the village Sarpanch.Keep it up !!!
priti
2009-11-15 21:52:22
A good effort is made to bring woman discrimination in public notice.