Aarakshan

Aarakshan

2011 · 164 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Thriller

The decision by India's supreme court to establish caste-based reservations for jobs in education causes conflict between a teacher and his mentor.

Directed by Prakash Jha · Written by Anjum Rajabali

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