A new short film spotlights the caste-based sex work tradition still trapping girls in Madhya Pradesh

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In an early scene from Khilawadi , director Shobhita Thakur’s debut short film, 12-year-old Sapna stands outside a primary health centre, transfixed by a lady doctor through a window. The glance offers a glimpse into her aspirations, but the collective identity of her community stands between her and those dreams.
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