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.
Acting
Aishwarya Rai sheds glamour for trembling, bottled fury.
Writing
The 'burning bed' defense that changed British law.
Production
Grimy Southall kitchens vs. sterile courtrooms.
Director
Jag Mundhra
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Kiranjit Ahluwalia
Miranda Richardson
Veronica Scott
Naveen Andrews
Deepak Ahluwalia
Nandita Das
Radha Dalal
Robbie Coltrane
Lord Edward Foster
Freya Berry
Dr. Emma Stillman
Rebecca Pidgeon
Miriam Taylor
Nicholas Irons
PC James O'Connell
Steve McFadden
DS Ron Meyers
Deborah Moore
Jackie
Leena Dhingra
Sheela Ahluwalia
Lorraine Bruce
Doreen
Raji James
Anil Gupta
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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