Mangla (2025)

Original title

मंगला

Directed by

Aparana S. Hosing

Genre

drama

Country

India

Runtime

1h 55m

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

An acid attack survivor faces immense challenges in a time before laws protected victims. She fights to rebuild her life and becomes a doctor.

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What happens

Mangla is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language biographical drama film based on the life of acid attack survivor Dr. Mangala Kapoor. Directed and co-produced by Aparana Hosing, the film is also produced by Yashna Murli, Mohan Poojary, and Milind Phodkar under the banners of Rash Production Pvt. Ltd. and Fakt Ani Fakt Entertainment. The film features Shivali Parab in the lead role, portraying a character inspired by Kapoor, alongside Shashank Shende and Alka Kubal. The film delves into the remarkable journey of an acid attack survivor who overcame adversity, shedding light on her struggles during a time when no laws existed to address acid attacks. The film was theatrically released on 17 January 2025. Upon release, it received critical acclaim for its performances, writing, and music. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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