Provoked: A True Story
2007 · 105 min · ★ 6.7 · Drama
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.
Directed by Jag Mundhra · Written by Sanjeev Mirajkar
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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 -
Leena Dhingra Sheela Ahluwalia -
Lorraine Bruce Doreen
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