Films That Faced Controversy, Restrictions, Or Refusal Of Public Exhibition

Shekhar Kapur’s 1994 Film Faced A Legal Challenge Over Its Depiction Of Violence, Sexual Abuse, And The Life Of Phoolan Devi.

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Deepa Mehta’s 1996 Film Faced Protests After Its Release Because Of Its Portrayal Of A Relationship Between Two Women.

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The Film Faced Strong Opposition During Production In Varanasi And Eventually Shifted Its Shooting To Sri Lanka.

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Sridhar Rangayan’s Film Was Refused Certification And Became One Of The Indian Films To Face Restrictions Over Its LGBTQ+ Theme.

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Anurag Kashyap’s Film About The 1993 Mumbai Bomb Blasts Was Delayed From Release While The Related Court Case Was Pending.

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The CBFC Initially Refused Certification, Citing Its Sexual Content And Other Issues, Before The Film Eventually Reached Theatres.

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Vijay’s Film Faced A Nearly Seven-Month Certification Delay Before The CBFC Granted An A Certificate With Required Changes.

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Some Films Were Stopped, Some Were Delayed, And Others Eventually Reached Audiences After Legal Or Certification Battles.

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