: Composed by the legendary Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan . Cinematography : Masterfully handled by Ashok Mehta .

: In her debut role, Seema Biswas delivered a "fireball of unrelenting, white-hot fury" that won her the National Film Award for Best Actress .

: Portrayed the bandit leader who becomes Phoolan's ally.

The 1994 film , directed by the internationally acclaimed Shekhar Kapur , remains one of the most powerful and controversial biographical dramas in Indian cinema. Based on the life of Phoolan Devi , the "Bandit Queen" of India, the film is a raw and unflinching look at the intersection of caste, gender, and violence in rural India. Film Overview and Production Director : Shekhar Kapur.

: This was one of the earliest significant roles for Manoj Bajpayee , who later became a powerhouse in Indian cinema.