In the midst of India's struggle for freedom in 1942, a brave young girl starts an underground radio station to spread the message of unity, setting off a thrilling chase with the British authorities during the Quit India movement.
Acting
Sara Ali Khan finally gets material worthy of her.
Production
1940s Bombay recreated with sweaty, claustrophobic detail.
Writing
True story that needed zero embellishment.
Director
Kannan Iyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Usha Mehta's 'Congress Radio' broadcast for three months before British detection—longer than the film suggests.
This was one of India's first major films about Quit India women; most freedom narratives center male leaders like Gandhi and Nehru.
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