Aligarh

Aligarh, a 2016 Hindi-language biographical drama directed by Hansal Mehta and written by Apurva Asrani, features Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in key roles. The narrative unfolds the true story of Ramchandra Siras, a Marathi professor and head of the Classical Modern Indian Languages Faculty at Aligarh Muslim University. Siras faced suspension on moral grounds, losing his position as Reader and Chair of Modern Indian Languages. The film begins with a local TV crew invading Siras's privacy, filming him in an intimate moment, leading to his suspension and eviction from university housing. The story progresses as a sympathetic journalist takes up Siras's case in court, culminating in his tragic demise.

Premiering at the 20th Busan International Film Festival, Aligarh received global acclaim upon its worldwide release on February 26, 2016. Manoj Bajpayee's portrayal of Ramchandra Siras earned critical acclaim, including a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. The film is commended for its immersive depiction of the challenging journey faced by two individuals unable to connect, all within the context of Siras's tumultuous life.

• Release date: February 26, 2016
• Produced by: Sunil Lulla, Shailesh R. Singh, Sandip Ssingh
  
• Genres: Biography, Drama
  
• Director: Hansal Mehta
  
• Stars: Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao, Ashish Vidyarthi
  
• IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
  
• Watch here: https://www.justwatch.com/uk/movie/aligarh