Tag: Phoolan Devi

Everyone seeks a pie of Phoolan’s legacy

Political parties in the state are keen to revive the legacy of Phoolan Devi and win over the Nishad community to which she belonged.

July 24, 2021

Special court to take up Behmai massacre case on February 12

The court has to give its verdict on the role of the four surviving accused Posha, Bhikha, Vishwanath and Shyambabu. While Posha is still in jail, the rest are out on bail.

January 31, 2020

Special court postpones verdict in Behmai massacre involving Phoolan Devi to Jan 24

Phoolan Devi, the main accused, was killed in 2001 in Delhi and 14 other accused persons have died during the period of trial.

January 18, 2020

Verdict in Behmai massacre involving Phoolan Devi postponed to January 18

The Behmai massacre that shook the country took place on February 14, 1981 when the then bandit queen Phoolan Devi gunned down 20 Thakurs of the Behmai village in Kanpur Dehat.

January 6, 2020

Phoolan Devi’s autobiography to be adapted into web series

Phoolan Devi's life has inspired numerous cinematic adaptions including Shekar Kapur's critically acclaimed film, Bandit Queen, and the recent Abhishek Chaubey film, Sonchiriya.

June 3, 2019

Couldn’t stop imagining: Shekhar Kapur on becoming filmmaker

Shekhar Kapur, says he became a filmmaker because he couldn't stop imagining new stories everyday

November 29, 2017