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Provoked
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NR,1hr 53min
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May 11, 2007
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Eros Entertainment
Synopsis: Inspired by the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, Jag Mundhra's Provoked tells the tale of a battered wife pushed to the ultimate act of defiance. As a nineteen year old girl living in a small Punjab village with her overbearing sisters and their husbands, Kiranjit Ahluwalia (Aishwarya Rai) aspired to get a college education and see the world. Despite her ambitious plans, however, Kiranjit put her entire future on hold the moment she met handsome family friend Deepak (Naveen Andrews). Later, after ... Full Synopsis
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Based on a true story, this Indian variation on a theme of "The Burning Bed" emphasizes the psychological freedom the inmate finds behind bars. Full Review
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39
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out of 100
Featured Cast
Kiranjit Ahluwalia
Veronica Scott
Deepak Ahluwalia
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Aishwarya Rai promotes "Provoked" at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 17, 2006.
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