Phoolan is a feature documentary about Phoolan Devi — India’s Bandit Queen, gang-rape survivor, bandit leader, and parliamentarian. Directed by Hossein Martin Fazeli and executive produced by Kristin Kreuk, the film has generated significant media attention and celebrity endorsement since production began.
For press inquiries, interview requests, or screening access, please contact us below. A full press kit is available for download.
Press Coverage
Anthony Bourdain
November 2018
Celebrity chef and CNN host Anthony Bourdain publicly endorsed the film on Twitter, sharing it with his global following of 6.65 million.
NowThis
2017
One of the largest mobile video news platforms in the world interviewed director Hossein Martin Fazeli and broadcast a clip about the film. The clip generated over 4.7 million views on Facebook — and within 48 hours had been viewed 3 million times worldwide.
Roads & Kingdoms
November 2018
The Life & Legend of India’s Bandit Queen
One of the web’s most respected cultural publications profiles Phoolan Devi and the documentary being made about her life.
Voice of America Persian
In Her Own Words
Phoolan Devi left behind a small but extraordinary record of her own voice. These quotes appear in the press kit and are available for use in editorial coverage with attribution.
“I had become a criminal, like the others. But what they called crime, I called justice.”
— Phoolan Devi
“If a mother wanted to protect her daughter, she knew all she had to do was say to the rapist that Phoolan Devi would punish them. And I did. I dealt out justice. ‘Who stole from you? Who beat you? Who raped your daughter?’ It was my vengeance, and the vengeance of all women.”
— Phoolan Devi
Endorsements
Kristin Kreuk · Executive Producer
Canadian actress and producer best known for her lead role in Smallville and starring in and producing Beauty & the Beast for the CW. Kreuk co-founded Parvati Creative Inc. and joined the film as Executive Producer after discovering Phoolan Devi’s story. Her endorsement video is available on request.
Parminder Nagra · Endorser
British actress best known internationally for her starring role in Bend It Like Beckham and her long-running role in ER. Nagra endorsed the film and her endorsement video is available on request.
Anthony Bourdain · Endorser
Celebrity chef, author, and host of CNN’s Parts Unknown. Bourdain publicly endorsed the film, generating over 4.7 million views on Facebook.
International Alliance of Women (IAW) · Organizational Endorsement
The oldest and one of the largest women’s rights organizations in the world. IAW has officially endorsed the Phoolan documentary, recognizing its significance to the ongoing global struggle for women’s rights and gender equity.
Film Facts at a Glance
Format: Feature documentary, 90 minutes
Director: Hossein Martin Fazeli
Executive Producers: Kristin Kreuk, Rosena Bhura, Fariba Farjam, Shmez Italia
Production Company: Phoolan Film Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada
Fiscal Sponsor: The Film Collaborative (501(c)(3))
Team Awards: 100+ international awards collectively
Subject: Phoolan Devi (1963–2001), India’s Bandit Queen
Press Kit
A full press kit is available for download, including the film synopsis, director’s statement, team biographies, and additional images.
Download Phoolan Devi Press Kit
Press Contact
For interview requests, screening access, additional assets, or general press inquiries, please get in touch.
Press contact: Gillian Greenfeld
Email: gillian@phoolandevimovie.com
Director inquiries: fazeli@fazelifilms.com
