Section 375 (2019)
SECTION 375 is the story of a filmmaker accused of rape. Anjali Dangle (Meera Chopra) is a junior costume designer on a film set. She’s told to go to director Rohan Khurana’s (Rahul Bhat) residence to show him the costumes. When she reaches the house, Rohan and the house maid are present. Rohan sends the maid out of the house on some pretext and then forces himself on Anjali. Anjali reaches her house and tells her family that Rohan raped her. The same evening, Rohan is arrested from his film set. The Sessions Court finds Rohan guilty and sentences him to ten years of rigorous imprisonment. Rohan’s wife Kainaaz (Shriswara) approaches famous criminal lawyer Tarun Saluja (Akshaye Khanna) to file the case in the Bombay High Court. Tarun goes through Rohan’s file and realizes that the Sessions Court verdict was unfair. The case gets accepted in the High Court and the trial begins. Tarun’s ex-protégé Hiral Gandhi (Richa Chadha) is the public prosecutor and Anjali’s lawyer. As the case begins, a lot of unknown and intentionally hidden details tumble out. What seemed like an open and shut case of rape turns out to be murkier than expected. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
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Rating: 2.5/5
The film is a good watch for Akshaye Khanna fans. It has some good insight into the hearings of rape cases. Most importantly, it gives us a perspective into different point of views. It is a decent one-time watch for those who like this genre..
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Bollywoodlife.com
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Rating: 3.5/5
All said and done, this movie is more than the nitpicked flaws. It presents the judiciary system in a very abstract light and moves you in the right direction. It makes you think with its very unique approach..
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Rating: 3/5
Ajay Bahl's 'Section 375' dares to venture into the uncharted territory when it comes to sexual crimes and raises a valid question that's quite hard to answer in the existing legal system. While the film does have its set of flaws, it still makes up for a.
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Rating: 3/5
We would never know what made director Ajay Bahl change direction at the last minute? The industry went through its phase of #Metoo allegations. Does Section 375 hints through its bizarre ending that all those accusations weren't quite kosher? Well, your .
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Rating: 3.5/5
While the developments in the second half require you to suspend belief and is frustratingly convenient, it’s not wholly unbelievable. While you may not be thrilled at where the film is headed, the right thing to do is to give the searing ‘Section 375.
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Gulfnews.com
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Rating: 3/5
On the whole, SECTION 375 is a hard-hitting courtroom drama that raises some important points. At the box office, it has the potential to grow significantly in multiplexes once the word of mouth spreads among its target audience..
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Rating: 3/5
Rahul Bhat, Shriswara and Sandhya Mridul (as Tarun Saluja's wife) hold their ground well in their limited roles.
Section 375 is an engaging courtroom drama that deserves a watch..
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Rating: 3/5
Section 375 is engaging and your views towards the film will depend on which side you would like to be..
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Rating: 4/5
Overall, ‘Section 375’ is an audacious effort. It is a relevant film that tackles a complex issue and one that will engage, inform and open up debates..
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