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Podcast: Does Suriya’s ‘Jai Bhim’ accurately depict reality?

Justice Chandru, who inspired the role of the crusading lawyer played by Suriya, reviews the film and reflects on the state of India’s criminal justice system.

Smitha Nair
Nov 12, 2021 · 09:00 am
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