Bhangaar and the Price of Autonomy: Sumira Roy’s Award-Winning Film Reframes Euthanasia Debate
At the 72nd National Film Awards, Sumira Roy’s documentary Bhangaar has drawn renewed attention for its intimate look at the Lavate family’s plea for euthanasia and the emotional cost of losing control over one’s final years. In a country where longevity is rising and elder care remains uneven, the film has become a stark meditation on dignity, dependence, and the limits of law and compassion.
