Mrig Trishna - The Illusion of Justice

Directed By  Dr. Jharna Pathak

Gita fights for justice after surviving a brutal assault, only to have the court dismiss her case for lack of evidence. That night, in a haunting dream, she watches as a jury of a politician, policeman, member of State Women Commission, lawyer, journalist, neighbour and village headman debate her fate, clouded by cynicism and prejudice. Only an activist dares to challenge their biases, exposing police negligence and the fear of standing up to power. As tensions rise, hidden biases, police negligence, and fear of the powerful unravel, forcing the jury to confront their own complicity. Just as the jury finally breaks free from misogyny and delivers justice, Gita wakes up—to a reality where her attackers still roam free. Trapped in a system that fails to protect her, the film forces us to ask when will justice stop being a dream?