, Seema Gavit and Renuka Shinde, who were accused of kidnapping dozens of children and committing multiple murders in the 1990s. : The film features powerful performances by Mahie Gill (as the mother), alongside Sayani Gupta Ragini Khanna as her daughters.
This wasn't a family living in the shadows. They were well-off, lived in an upscale diplomatic enclave, threw parties, and were considered "respectable." Ravinder was known for her love of saris, jewelry, and foreign vacations funded by her murders. The stark contrast between their clean, ordinary apartment and the blood-soaked kitchen floor (which forensic experts found layered with blood and human tissue) is the stuff of nightmares.
Their method was bizarre and ritualistic. They would pose as government officials (often from the "Vigilance Department" or "Income Tax") to lure real estate agents, property dealers, or business rivals. The victims were told they were being taken for questioning.
Her Renuka is not a screaming, chaotic killer. She is polite, soft-spoken, and perpetually draped in silk. She offers guests chai and biscuits. She discusses marriage alliances for her daughters. And then, with no change in her tone, she orders a murder.