I Live in Behrampada (1993)
The communal riots that reduced Bombay into two distinct communities in December '92 and January '93 also created an underclass of citizens. During this time, Behrampada a slum colony in the city's western suburb with its predominantly (80%) Muslim population was cast as the villain by the majoritarian media and the communal forces. I Live In Behrampada traces the history of this Muslim ghetto which was first populated in 1950 and grew through the efforts of the slum dwellers who turned the slimy marsh land into solid ground. But in the face of rapid development yesterday’s pathfinders have become today’s interlopers. Is the dividing line language, culture and religion or class?
Director: Madhusree Dutta
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Editing: Sujata Narula
Language: English, हिन्दी, Marathi
Original Language: hi
More Films by Director: Madhusree Dutta
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Live in Behrampada about?
- The communal riots that reduced Bombay into two distinct communities in December '92 and January '93 also created an underclass of citizens. During this time, Behrampada a slum colony in the city's western suburb with its predominantly (80%) Muslim population was cast as the villain by the majoritarian media and the communal forces. I Live In Behrampada traces the history of this Muslim ghetto which was first populated in 1950 and grew through the efforts of the slum dwellers who turned the slimy marsh land into solid ground. But in the face of rapid development yesterday’s pathfinders have become today’s interlopers. Is the dividing line language, culture and religion or class?
- Who directed I Live in Behrampada?
- I Live in Behrampada was directed by Madhusree Dutta.
- How long is I Live in Behrampada?
- I Live in Behrampada has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is I Live in Behrampada?
- I Live in Behrampada is a Documentary film.