Damini (1992)

In the heart of a humble village resides Damini, a young woman of resilience, burdened by the complications of her destitute family life. Fortune intervenes when a marriage proposal arrives from Shekhar, the heir of the affluent Gupta dynasty. Thrust into a world of opulence, Damini's existence takes a dramatic turn as she transitions into the luxurious mansion of her husband. However, beneath the glittering veneer of wealth, an unspeakable atrocity transpires, shattering her newfound serenity. Damini stumbles upon a heinous crime committed by her brother-in-law, Rakesh, and his friends against the innocent maid servant, Urmi. The shock of the incident compels her to confront Shekhar, but she finds herself a moment too late, and the Gupta family's disgraceful secret remains untouched. Unable to bear the weight of this dreadful secret, Damini's moral compass guides her to challenge the Gupta's attempt to bury the truth. Her pursuit of justice catapults her into the ruthless battlefield of the law, where she is callously declared insane by the Gupta family's cunning lawyer, Indarjeet Chhada, and confined to an asylum. Escaping her unjust incarceration, Damini finds an unlikely ally in Govind, a disenchanted and alcoholic ex-lawyer. Battling his own demons, he stands as Damini's last hope in her relentless quest to reopen the case, striving to ensure justice prevails. "Damini" is a poignant tale of truth and innocence challenged by power and deceit. This gripping narrative explores one woman's audacious journey to fight against injustice, defying the societal norms of silence and obedience, and her determination to uphold the truth at any cost.

Damini is a crime movie featuring Meenakshi Seshadri.

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