Cinemaazi remembers Mala Sen on her death anniversary
21 May 2011
A reputed human rights activist and writer, Mala Sen's book India's Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi formed the basis of Shekhar Kapur's acclaimed film. She was known for her anti-racist activism in the UK, working to provide safe housing for migrant Bangladeshis. Her image has been painted as a mural in Brick Lane by Jasmin Kaur Sehra. She had passed away on 21 May, 2011.
