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DOCUMENTARY . 2015 . 1h 3m . English . 8.1/10

India's Daughter_

The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.

Starring Asha Devi, Badri Singh, Satendra
8.1/10
Rating
1h 3m
Runtime
2015
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.

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Cast
Asha Devi stars as Herself, Jyoti Singh's mother in India's Daughter.
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Year context
India's Daughter was released 11 years ago in 2015.
Overview
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year o...
India's Daughter is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 3m.

CAST (20)

AD
Asha Devi
Herself, Jyoti Singh's mother
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Badri Singh
Himself, Jyoti Singh's father
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Satendra
Himself, Jyoti Singh's tutor and close friend
MS
Mukesh Singh
Himself, rapist
MS
M.L. Sharma
Himself, defence lawyer for the rapists
VS
Vinay Sharma
Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
PG
Pawan Gupta
Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
AT
Akshay Thakur
Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
AS
A.P. Singh
Himself, defence lawyer for the rapists
LS
Leila Seth
Herself - Former Chief Justice Member of Rape Review Committee
MM
Maria Misra
Herself, writer and historian, Oxford University, Keble College
SG
Sandeep Govil
Himself, prison psychiatris
RK
Raj Kumar
Himself, police officer
RA
Rashmi Ahuja
Herself, gynecologist, Safdarjung Hospital
PK
Pramod Kushwa
Himself, Deputy Commisioner of Delhi Police
PS
Pratibha Sharma
Herself, sub-inspector, Delhi Police
RS
Ram Singh
Himself, main suspect of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder (archive footage)
KK
Kavita Krishnan
Herself, secretary, All India Progressive Women's Association
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Usha Saxena
Herself, Delhi resident
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Shambavi Saxena
Herself, Delhi resident

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
63 min (1h 3m)
Language
English
Rating
8.1/10 (46 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is India's Daughter about?
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
How long is India's Daughter?
India's Daughter has a runtime of 63 minutes (1h 3m).
Who stars in India's Daughter?
The cast of India's Daughter includes Asha Devi, Badri Singh, Satendra, Mukesh Singh, M.L. Sharma.
What is the rating of India's Daughter?
India's Daughter has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.

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