Shudra: The Rising (2012)
Story of 25 million People
Shudra: The Rising is a Hindi language film with a storyline based on the caste system in ancient India, and more specifically the Hindu Varna system. It is directed by Sanjiv Jaiswal and dedicated to Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The film depicts the four basic units of the caste system - the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. The film shows various rules imposed on the Shudras such as waking with a bell around their ankles and a long leaf behind their back,and a pot hanging around their neck.
Director: Sanjiv Jaiswal
Genre: History, Family, Drama
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 19, 2012
Cast
- Habib Azami - Baba
- Priya Annantram - Rati
- Pravin Baby - Charna
- Mahesh Balraj - Bheru
- Shabaj Baweja - Kartar Singh
- Anurag Shukla - Raja Thakur
- Shaji Choudhary - Thakur
Screenplay
Production: Rudraksh Adventures Pvt. Ltd.
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi
Themes
Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racism
More Films by Director: Sanjiv Jaiswal
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shudra: The Rising about?
- Shudra: The Rising is a Hindi language film with a storyline based on the caste system in ancient India, and more specifically the Hindu Varna system. It is directed by Sanjiv Jaiswal and dedicated to Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The film depicts the four basic units of the caste system - the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and the Shudras. The film shows various rules imposed on the Shudras such as waking with a bell around their ankles and a long leaf behind their back,and a pot hanging around their neck.
- Who directed Shudra: The Rising?
- Shudra: The Rising was directed by Sanjiv Jaiswal.
- Who stars in Shudra: The Rising?
- Shudra: The Rising stars Habib Azami, Priya Annantram, Pravin Baby, Mahesh Balraj, Shabaj Baweja, Anurag Shukla.
- How long is Shudra: The Rising?
- Shudra: The Rising has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Shudra: The Rising?
- Shudra: The Rising is a History, Family, Drama film.
- Where was Shudra: The Rising produced?
- Shudra: The Rising was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Shudra: The Rising?
- The themes of Shudra: The Rising include: Resistance Against Racism, Seeds of Intolerance and Hatred, Social Commentary and Reflection.