Caste Discrimination and Islamophobia Scenes Result in Ban on Indias Oscar Entry’ – Tamil Information

An Indian filmmaker residing within the UK, Sandhya Suri, directed the movie ‘Santosh’, which was chosen to signify the UK on the Oscars. Regardless of this recognition, the movie didn’t win an award. ‘Santosh’ has screened at varied worldwide festivals, and there have been plans to launch it in India. Nevertheless, the Central Board of Movie Certification (CBFC) in India has banned its launch.

Based on the CBFC, the movie accommodates content material that might probably disturb public order in India. They said that the movie would solely be allowed for launch if sure dialogues and scenes have been eliminated. The filmmakers refused to make these modifications.

The storyline follows a North Indian girl who joins the police drive after her husband dies. The movie explores delicate matters similar to caste discrimination, Islamophobia, and sexual violence, which can have sparked issues about its launch in India.

Actress Shahana Goswami, who performs the lead position within the movie, expressed her disappointment on the state of affairs. She said, “It’s deeply upsetting that audiences within the nation the place the movie was made can’t watch it. It’s much more unlucky contemplating ‘Santosh’ was praised at Indian movie festivals. The movie not getting a theatrical launch in India is really disheartening and shameful.”