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USA v RAJ, a Groundbreaking

Film on Injustice and Redemption,

Launched at TIFF 2025

The Film is a True Story of an Ordinary Man’s Fight Against

One of America’s Biggest False Arrest Scandals

Dr Raj Bothra, Kabir Bedi, the actor who plays Prashant Shah, Ravi K Chandran, Emily Shah,
the author of the book Dr Bothra in the movie the producer of the movie the director of the film who plays Sonia Bothra in the film

OUR BUREAU
Toronto

SA v RAJ, a gripping cinemat-
ic retelling of the harrowing
Ureal-life story of Dr. Raj Bo-
thra, is set to begin production, with
a global release slated for Summer
2026. Directed by acclaimed film-
maker and cinematographer Ravi K.
Chandran, the film promises to un-
cover the shocking truth behind one
of the largest false arrest and wrong-
ful imprisonment scandals in modern
American history.
Based on the compelling
book “USA v/s RAJ”, unveiled by
notable film director Ramesh Sip-
py of the film Sholay during TIFF
2025, the film follows the extraor-
dinary journey of Dr. Raj Bothra, a ly acquitted following a Trial by Jury. in the powerful lead role as Dr. Raj tionally renowned creative team,
renowned Indian-American surgeon, This deeply moving story is not Bothra, bringing gravitas and emo- including Oscar®-winning sound de-
humanitarian, and public servant, just about a legal battle—it is about tional depth to the portrayal of a man signer Resul Pookutty, whose immer-
who found himself at the center of a the resilience of an ordinary man unjustly accused and imprisoned. sive sound design will lend depth and
politically charged and deeply flawed whose life was upended by systemic Award-winning Indian-American ac- realism to this intense legal drama.
federal case. At the age of 79, Dr. failures. USA v RAJ exposes the trau- tress Emily Shah plays Sonia Both- Produced by Prashant Shah, the
Raj was arrested and charged with 54 ma and injustices faced by Dr. Bothra ra, Dr. Raj’s devoted daughter, who visionary CEO of Bollywood Hol-
counts, each carrying a potential and his family, but it also highlights stood by him through the entire legal lywood Productions and Managing
sentence of 20 years. After spend- the strength of the human spirit and ordeal, showing unwavering strength Partner and Director at Twicken-
ing 1301 days in prison, denied bail the pursuit of truth, no matter the cost. in the face of overwhelming adversity. ham Productions, London, USA
multiple times, Dr. Raj was ultimate- Veteran actor Kabir Bedi stars The film assembles an interna- Continued on next page... >>

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