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Aligarh (2016)

A 114 min - Drama - 26 February 2016
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Set in the city of Uttar Pradesh and based on true events, the plot revolves around Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras who taught Marathi at Aligarh Muslim University. He was sacked from his position of Reader and Chair of Modern Indian Languages, on charges of homosexuality. A sting operation was conducted by a TV channel which showed him in an embrace with a rickshaw puller, at his house inside the campus.

Director:  Hansal Mehta

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Storyline

Set in the city of Uttar Pradesh and based on true events, the plot revolves around Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras who taught Marathi at Aligarh Muslim University. He was sacked from his position of Reader and Chair of Modern Indian Languages, on charges of homosexuality. A sting operation was conducted by a TV channel which showed him in an embrace with a rickshaw puller, at his house inside the campus.



Genres: Drama

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Country:   India
Language:  Hindi
Release Date:  26 February 2016

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Karma Pictures, Eros International

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 54 min

Which OTT is Aligarh Streaming On?

Aligarh is available to watch on Eros now, Jio cinema and Zee5.
Aligarh is available on Rent at Google Play Movies, Youtube and Apple iTunes.
Aligarh can be purchased on Google Play Movies,Youtube and Apple iTunes for lifetime.

Synopsis

Set in the city of Uttar Pradesh and based on true events, the plot revolves around Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras who taught Marathi at Aligarh Muslim University. He was sacked from his position of Reader and Chair of Modern Indian Languages, on charges of homosexuality. A sting operation was conducted by a TV channel which showed him in an embrace with a rickshaw puller, at his house inside the campus.