Often, real-life incidents inspire films and other forms of art. And when it comes to a highly publicised case that once sent shockwaves across the nation and brought people to the streets in protest , the intrigue only deepens. One such case was the famous KM Nanavati vs State of Maharashtra, which didn’t inspire just one but three films — including Akshay Kumar’s Rustom — and even a web series. But what makes this 1959 case continue to fascinate the Indian audience, inspiring filmmakers decades later? Let’s find out.

About KM Nanavati vs State of Maharashtra

Kawas Manekshaw Nanavati was a Commander in the Indian Navy. A member of the Parsi community, he lived in Mumbai with his English-born wife Sylvia and their three children — two sons and a daughter. Their seemingly happy

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