Namrata

Namrata

2009 · 9 min · Documentary

This short documentary tells the intensely personal story of Namrata Gill – one of the many real-life inspirations for Deepa Mehta’s Heaven on Earth – in her own words. After six years, Gill courageously leaves an abusive relationship and launches a surprising new career.

Directed by Shazia Javed · Written by Shazia Javed

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