About the course

Shakti is a powerful documentary that explores the intersection of human rights, legal activism, and grassroots justice in contemporary India. At its center is Mishika Singh, a Delhi-based advocate and founder of the Neev Foundation—a nonprofit providing free legal aid to underprivileged communities.

The film opens inside Neev’s day-to-day operations, where volunteers assist marginalized residents in enrolling in the government’s Aadhar card program, a vital gateway to public services. As the story unfolds, Shakti follows Mishika’s work representing survivors of the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, culminating in a public event marking the violence’s fourth anniversary.

Through her advocacy, Shakti highlights the systemic barriers faced by vulnerable communities and underscores the urgent need for checks and balances in democratic institutions. The film is both a portrait of one woman’s resolve and a broader reflection on how justice is upheld—not through power, but through care, accountability, and sustained public effort.