In a cluttered news landscape dominated by men, emerges India’s only newspaper run by Dalit women. Armed with smartphones, Chief Reporter Meera and her journalists break traditions on the frontlines of India’s biggest issues and within the confines of their own homes, redefining what it means to be powerful.
Direction
Ghosh and Thomas spent five years earning trust—shows in every frame.
Writing
Headlines crafted by women who were told they couldn't spell.
Production
Shot on location in Uttar Pradesh, no permissions, all courage.
Director
Sushmit Ghosh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Khabar Lahariya is now India's largest rural newspaper network, entirely Dalit women-run. The film barely captures their expansion.
Directors had to teach basic camera operation because no crew member would enter Dalit neighborhoods. The filmmakers became the crew.
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