The Gulabi Gang is a women's movement formed in 2006 by Sampat Pal Devi in the Banda District of Uttar Pradesh. This region is one of the poorest districts in the country, and is marked by a deeply patriarchal culture, rigid caste divisions, female illiteracy, domestic violence, child labour, child marraiges and dowry demands.
A women's group known as Gulabi or "Pink" Gang (because the members wear bright pink saris), with members wielding bamboo sticks, was formed. It was initially intended to punish oppressive husbands, fathers and brothers, and combat domestic violence and desertion.
The members of the gang would accost male offenders and prevail upon them to see reason. The more serious offenders were publicly shamed when they refused to listen or relent. Sometimes the women resorted to their lathis, if the men resorted to use of force.
Nishta Jain, a graduate from Jamia Mass Communication Centre in New Delh, filmed the movement. Jain worked as an editor and correspondent for video news magazines before she decided to study at FTII, specializing in film direction.
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