Rubaru Roshni is a 2019 Indian documentary film directed by Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal. The film was produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao under their production banner, Aamir Khan Productions. The movie premiered on 26 January 2019 on Star Plus.
The film features three real-life incidents from different periods in India - the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, the 2002 Gujarat riots, and the 2015 Dadri lynching. Through these incidents, the film explores the themes of forgiveness, compassion, and redemption.
The first story, "Orphan and the Convict," revolves around the riots that broke out in Delhi following the assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984. The story focuses on the relationship between an orphan boy and a convict who saves his life during the riots.
The second story, "The Farmer and the Nun," is about a Catholic nun who starts a school for children in a village in Gujarat in 1992. The story follows the journey of the nun and a Hindu farmer who becomes her ally in a time of communal tension.
The third story, "The Terror and the Mom," is set in 2015 and revolves around the brutal lynching of a Muslim man in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, on suspicion of consuming beef. The story focuses on the mother of the victim and her journey towards forgiveness and healing.
Overall, Rubaru Roshni is a powerful film that explores the complexities of human emotions and the enduring human spirit. The film was praised for its sensitive portrayal of the subjects and its nuanced storytelling.
