India's Daughter
Synopsis
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Asha Devi
Herself, Jyoti Singh's mother
Badri Singh
Himself, Jyoti Singh's father
Satendra
Himself, Jyoti Singh's tutor and close friend
Mukesh Singh
Himself, rapist
M.L. Sharma
Himself, defence lawyer for the rapists
Vinay Sharma
Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
Pawan Gupta
Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
Akshay Thakur
Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
A.P. Singh
Himself, defence lawyer for the rapists
Leila Seth
Herself - Former Chief Justice Member of Rape Review Committee
Maria Misra
Herself, writer and historian, Oxford University, Keble College
Sandeep Govil
Himself, prison psychiatris
Raj Kumar
Himself, police officer
Rashmi Ahuja
Herself, gynecologist, Safdarjung Hospital
Pramod Kushwa
Himself, Deputy Commisioner of Delhi Police
Pratibha Sharma
Herself, sub-inspector, Delhi Police
Ram Singh
Himself, main suspect of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder (archive footage)
Kavita Krishnan
Herself, secretary, All India Progressive Women's Association
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslee Udwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Leslee Udwin
- Original Title
- India's Daughter
- Country of Origin
- India, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- Assassin Films, Tathagat Films, BBC Storyville
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslee Udwin
Leslee Udwin
Jehangir Choudhary
Leslee Udwin
Department Leadership Roster
Jehangir Choudhary
Director of Photography
Leslee Udwin
Director
Leslee Udwin
Producer
Leslee Udwin
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for India's Daughter.
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Frequently Asked Questions About India's Daughter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is India's Daughter about?
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
Who directed India's Daughter?
India's Daughter was directed by Leslee Udwin.
Who stars in India's Daughter?
The principal cast of India's Daughter includes Asha Devi, Badri Singh, Satendra, Mukesh Singh, M.L. Sharma.
When was India's Daughter released and how long is it?
India's Daughter was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.