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Vakeel babu

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A legal drama short film set in India. It follows a lawyer dealing with cases of gender based violence and the need for gender sensitivity in the legal system.

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What happens

Vakeel Babu is a 2022 legal drama short film made in Hindi language. The film features a very distinct treatment of legal space in India. The film was directed by Sumit Purohit and starred actors Abhishek Banerjee, Loveleen Mishra, Hetal Gada and Bhamini Oza in prominent roles. It was produced by Civic Studios, a Mumbai-based production house focussed on creating social change through the medium of entertainment. In the case of Vakeel Babu, it highlights the issues of gender based violence and need for gender sensitivity among legal practitioners. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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