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Richie Mehta on Turning Bandit Queen Phoolan Devi’s Story Into a 48-Hour Siege

Director Richie Mehta discusses his approach to adapting Phoolan Devi's autobiography into a film that portrays her as finding agency during a 48-hour siege.

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  • Richie Mehta
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