Indian director Srijit Mukherji

Srijit Mukherji backs protesters as 'Padatik' releases amid Kolkata unrest

The brutal rape and murder of a trainee doctor have ignited outrage across West Bengal, and women from across the state marched in a “Reclaim the Night” protest yesterday (Augus5 14), just before India’s Independence Day. At the same time, doctors nationwide have halted work, demanding stronger laws for their protection.