Who played the female lead role in film Bandit Queen?

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Seema Biswas played the female lead role of Phoolan Devi in the film Bandit Queen (1994). The movie, directed by Shekhar Kapur, is based on the life of Phoolan Devi, a dacoit-turned-politician.

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1. Bandit Queen is based on Mala Sen's biography, India’s Bandit Queen: The True Story of Phoolan Devi.
2. The film portrays Phoolan Devi's struggles and eventual rise as a prominent figure in Indian politics.
3. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1995.
4. Seema Biswas received widespread acclaim for her performance, earning the National Film Award for Best Actress.
5. The movie sparked debates about the representation of caste and gender issues in India.

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