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Sarbjit (2016)

Biopic of Sarabjit Singh, a farmer residing at Bhikiwind, Punjab, near the Indo-Pak border, crossed the border after having a couple of drinks. However, he was mistaken to be an Indian spy and was sentenced to capital punishment. The movie is about the Journey of a woman (Aishwarya Rai) who fights for 23 years to clear her brother's name after he is posthumously accused of terrorism.

Events

  • August 28th , 1990, Sarabjit Singh accidentally crosses the border into Pakistan and is arrested

  • October 3rd , 1991, Sarabjit Singh is sentenced to death by a Panistani court

  • April 26th , 2012, Sarabjit Singh is beaten to death by Pakistani prisoners

Directed by Omung Kumar

Starring Randeep Hooda, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chadha, Darshan Kumaar