Best Film (Critics') Nominee
Joram
Devashish Makhija and Manoj Bajpayee team up for the third time in Joram. Known for depicting the struggles of the underprivileged, Makhija explores the impact of 'development' on the common man. The story follows Dasru (Manoj Bajpayee), a former Naxalite who fled violence in his tribal village. Now working as a Mumbai construction worker, Dasru's life takes a dangerous turn when he encounters a woman from his past, leading to a series of violent events that force him back to Jharkhand. Inspector Ratnakar from the Mumbai police, assigned to apprehend Dasru, discovers corruption and deceit in Jharkhand, setting the stage for a gripping confrontation in a mine.
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