Provoked: A True Story (2007)
Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but then began to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with other women. he also subjected her to spousal rape. After ten years and having two children with him, out of fear, she sets him on fire.
Director: Jag Mundhra
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: April 6, 2007
Cast
- Aishwarya Rai Bachchan - Kiranjit Ahluwalia
- Miranda Richardson - Veronica Scott
- Naveen Andrews - Deepak Ahluwalia
- Nandita Das - Radha Dalal
- Robbie Coltrane - Lord Edward Foster
- Freya Berry - Dr. Emma Stillman
- Rebecca Pidgeon - Miriam Taylor
- Nicholas Irons - PC James O'Connell
- Steve McFadden - DS Ron Meyers
- Deborah Moore - Jackie
Screenplay
Music: A.R. Rahman
Editing: Jag Mundhra
Country: United Kingdom, India
Language: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain
Keywords
london, england, arranged marriage, domestic violence, abuse
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Provoked: A True Story about?
- Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but then began to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with other women. he also subjected her to spousal rape. After ten years and having two children with him, out of fear, she sets him on fire.
- Who directed Provoked: A True Story?
- Provoked: A True Story was directed by Jag Mundhra.
- Who stars in Provoked: A True Story?
- Provoked: A True Story stars Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Miranda Richardson, Naveen Andrews, Nandita Das, Robbie Coltrane, Freya Berry.
- How long is Provoked: A True Story?
- Provoked: A True Story has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Provoked: A True Story?
- Provoked: A True Story is a Drama film.
- Where was Provoked: A True Story produced?
- Provoked: A True Story was produced in United Kingdom, India.
- What are the themes of Provoked: A True Story?
- The themes of Provoked: A True Story include: The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence Cycle and Pain.