Provoked: A True Story Page #3

Synopsis: Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but then began to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with other women. he also subjected her to spousal rape. After ten years and having two children with him, out of fear, she sets him on fire while he is sleeping, two hours after another scene of domestic violence. He succumbs to the injuries ans she is sentenced to prison for life for premeditated murder. However the Southall Black Sisters, an NGO which fights against domestic violence helps her get justice. And after spending 3 1/2 years in jail, she is set free and reunited with her two children.
Director(s): Jag Mundhra
Production: Eros Entertainment
 
IMDB:
6.6
Metacritic:
39
Rotten Tomatoes:
29%
NOT RATED
Year:
2006
113 min
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How are they treating you in here?

How do you feel?

l feel..

...Free..

Dead

Yes

Are you alright?

God, please forgive me

l know it is a horrible news

l had been working with the prosecution

towards the reduce the minimum jail time

But now Kiran!

They are bringing the charge of murder against you

lf you are convicted it is a mandatory life sentence

Don't worry!

You are looking very pretty

l don't even know him!

You don't need to

He is my brother-in-law's friend in London

He will take good care of you

But sister...what about my education?

Who's stopping you?

He doesn't mind

lt is the copy of pathalogy report

in regards to deceased, Deepak Alavadia

Could you tell the court what you found?

There were trace emelents of other chemicals and oils

mixed in with the patrol poured over victim

chiastic soda it caused the reactions

similiarthat of the

ln what way?

lt caused the liquid too stick to

the victim's flesh

and keep burning for a longer period of time

ln fact it cooked the flesh right over his bones

Thank you docotr

Your honour with your permission

l would like to introduce exhibit Ato the court

Granted!

Shiela Alavadia..you have been called

Mrs. Alavadia..how would

you describe your daughter-in-law?

She is very elegant, always order Deepak around

The defence has made statment that your son

assaulted the defendant on many occasions

Did you witness any of these alleged

attacks?

lf the oil isn't hot enough

Fritters burn outside but remain uncooked inside

lt's that simples

What are you doing here?

You embarrass yourself

Shut up, b*tch

Mom...he cheats me

He is going out with a white woman

Her boyfriend has been making threatening calls

Have you gone mad?

You will kill her!

Leave her...Do you want to kill her?

No..l didn't see anything

Mom...Didn't you son moving herto your home

leaving the defendant with small children

for a brief time early this year

But she drive him away

Right

Because she was arrogant, demanding even.

Correct!

She used to treat Deepak like a servant

My Lord..defence has submitted a copy of letter C

written by care to her husband when he

left his past March

lt was originally Punjabi, but it has been translated

into English for exhibit

Would you please read the highlighted portion?

my English is not good

Allow me then

Deepak

lf you come back l promise you l will do

whateveryou say

l wouldn't drink black coffee, l wouldn't watch T.V.

The children needs you..

Please come home

Mrs. Alavadia...Do these sound like the words

an arrogant woman?

yes l think so

But what?

So what do you want to me?

Before you!

lt is yourturn now

You were the first on the night of question

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