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Provoked is the true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after her marriage with Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first but then began to beat her up. He started drinking a lot and sleeping around with other women. he also subjected her to spousal rape. After ten years and having two children with him, out of fear, she sets him on fire.

Events

• May 9th , 1989, Kiranjit Ahluwalia sets fire to her husband while he sleeps

• May 19th , 1989, Deepak Ahluwalia dies of his injuries

• September 25th , 1992, Kiranjit Ahluwalia's sentence is reduced and she is released for time served

Directed by Jag Mundhra

Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Miranda Richardson, Naveen Andrews, Ray Panthaki