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Documentary on caste discrimination premieres in Fairfax, Virginia

The Fairfax premiere was hosted by Indic Dialogue and marked by lively discussion as community members, activists, and students reflected on the themes.

Community members posing for a group picture after the screening of the movie. / Lalit K Jha

A packed hall in suburban Virginia fell silent Sept. 13 evening as the opening frames of 'The Caste Rush'  lit the screen, drawing a diverse audience into a raw examination of caste, discrimination, and the charged debates surrounding Hindu identity in India and abroad.

Directed by Nikhil Singh Rajput and produced by Indic Dialogue, the 60-minute documentary delves into caste-based exclusion, including bans on temple entry, and interrogates how the Hindu social system is understood — and often misunderstood — in public discourse.

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