Aligarh (2016) — Screenplay
A Marathi professor at Aligarh Muslim University fights to reclaim his job and dignity after a sting operation exposes his homosexuality.
- Written by
- Apurva Asrani, Ishani Banerjee
- Genre
- Drama, Biography
- Studio
- Eros Worldwide, Karma Pictures
- Length
- 129 pages
This restrained biography excels in its quiet, observational pacing and its sensitive portrayal of a private man forced into public scrutiny. The dialogue and silences between the professor and a supportive journalist create a compelling character study in dignity, making it a masterclass in building empathy without melodrama.
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