Aligarh (2016)

In the heart of Uttar Pradesh, the vibrant tapestry of India unfolds in the authentic tale of Aligarh. The narrative orbits around the life of Dr. Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras, a respected professor of Marathi and Chair of Modern Indian Languages at Aligarh Muslim University. However, beneath his scholarly exterior, Dr. Siras harbours a secret that, once exposed, shatters his placid existence. The unsuspecting professor finds himself ensnared in a sting operation orchestrated by a relentless TV channel. The public and intimate embrace between Dr. Siras and a local rickshaw puller, captured within the private confines of his campus home, is splashed across the nation’s screens, thrusting his concealed homosexuality into the unforgiving limelight. The aftermath is swift and severe. Stripped of his esteemed position at the university and cast out by the society he once served, Dr. Siras is left to navigate the treacherous waters of public opinion and personal identity. Aligarh is a profound exploration of the human spirit's resilience against the backdrop of a small, orthodox city's deep-rooted prejudices. This true story invites viewers to witness one man's struggle for acceptance and dignity amidst a maelstrom of controversy and judgement.

Aligarh is a drama movie featuring Sukhesh Arora.

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