1983-2011 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 HereÃÔ a look at some movies that created controversies and have faced bans. Aandhi (1975): The film was not allowed a full release because of the screenplayÃÔ similarity to Indira GandhiÃÔ life and political trajectory. It was eventually released after the Congress lost elections in 1977. Bandit Queen (1994): Based on the true story of Phoolan Devi, the film was criticised and banned for its brutal rape scenes. Bombay (1995): The film caused controversy for its depiction of communal riots. Fire (1998): The Shiv Sena party in Maharashtra disrupted the filmÃÔ shows for portraying a lesbian relationship. The film faced protests in several other states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh too. Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005): SGPC members protested against the film, accusing it of showing the Sikh community in bad light. Water (2005): The filmÃÔ shooting was abandoned midway in Varanasi after protesters demolished the set for depiction of Hindu widows. The film was later completed in Sri Lanka. Fanaa (2006): The film was banned in Gujarat following Aamir KhanÃÔ protests against raising the height of Narmada Dam. Aaja Nachle (2007): The then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati called for a ban of the film citing caste-demeaning remarks in the title track. Black Friday (2007): Based on the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts, the film was ready in 2004 but released in 2007 only after the court charged the accused under TADA. Parzania (2007): The film was banned in Gujarat after communal forces opposed the movieÃÔ content on Gujarat riots. Jodhaa Akbar (2008): Rajput Karni Sena boycotted the film alleging it distorted historical facts. The VHP also demanded removal of certain dialogues. Firaaq (2008): Directed by Nandita Das, Firaaq was a hard-hitting portrayal of families caught in the vicious aftermath of the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. It was banned in the state and went on to win two National Film Awards. Billu (2009): Salon & Parlour association protested against the movieÃÔ title which used the word ãarber? The film was released after the title of the film was changed to Billu from Billu Barber. My name is Khan (2010): The Shah Rukh Khan starred film got into trouble with Shiv Sena demanding a ban on all SRK films following his comments on allowing Pakistani players to play in the IPL. Singham (2011): The filmÃÔ screening was stalled in certain parts of Karnataka as the film allegedly contained some dialogues which allegedly hurt locals. Aarakshan (2011): Some groups feared the movie glorified anti-Dalit comments. They had demanded a special screening for Aarakshan. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab banned its release but subsequently lifted the ban. Gangs Of Waseeypur (2012) : People of Wasseypur village protested against the film. They were irked by the way their hometown was showcased. http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/not-just-vishwaroopam-other-films-that-faced-bans-in-india-607493.html
Clarke Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 There was a Gulzar movie on extra-marital relationships that didn't get the approval of the censor board.
Rohit S. Ambani Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 I think movie 'Maachis' was also banned, it showed govt. torturing innocent Sikh youth. The title of the film is used as a metaphor that conveys that the youth of any nation are matchsticks that could get ignited due to the deficiencies in the political and policing systems. The film portrays the circumstances surrounding the rise of the Sikh insurgency in Punjab in the 1980s and traces the transformation of a youth from a boy next door to a dreaded terrorist bent on wreaking vengeance.
The Outsider Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 The timeline shows the social regression of the society with most bans being recent.
seedhi Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Fanaa (2006): The film was banned in Gujarat following Aamir KhanÃÔ protests against raising the height of Narmada Dam. Parzania (2007): The film was banned in Gujarat after communal forces opposed the movieÃÔ content on Gujarat riots. Firaaq (2008): Directed by Nandita Das, Firaaq was a hard-hitting portrayal of families caught in the vicious aftermath of the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. It was banned in the state and went on to win two National Film Awards. This is factually incorrect. None of these movies were banned by the government of Gujarat. The Gujarat movie theatre owners voluntarily decided not to screen these movies. In the case of of Fanaa there were some protests also. But none of these movies were banned by the government.
1983-2011 Posted January 30, 2013 Author Posted January 30, 2013 why does "'s" turns in to "ÃÔ" when you copy and paste an article
Lurker Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 HereÃÔ a look at some movies that created controversies and have faced bans. Aandhi (1975): The film was not allowed a full release because of the screenplayÃÔ similarity to Indira GandhiÃÔ life and political trajectory. It was eventually released after the Congress lost elections in 1977. Bandit Queen (1994): Based on the true story of Phoolan Devi, the film was criticised and banned for its brutal rape scenes. Bombay (1995): The film caused controversy for its depiction of communal riots. Fire (1998): The Shiv Sena party in Maharashtra disrupted the filmÃÔ shows for portraying a lesbian relationship. The film faced protests in several other states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh too. Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005): SGPC members protested against the film, accusing it of showing the Sikh community in bad light. Water (2005): The filmÃÔ shooting was abandoned midway in Varanasi after protesters demolished the set for depiction of Hindu widows. The film was later completed in Sri Lanka. Fanaa (2006): The film was banned in Gujarat following Aamir KhanÃÔ protests against raising the height of Narmada Dam. Aaja Nachle (2007): The then Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati called for a ban of the film citing caste-demeaning remarks in the title track. Black Friday (2007): Based on the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts, the film was ready in 2004 but released in 2007 only after the court charged the accused under TADA. Parzania (2007): The film was banned in Gujarat after communal forces opposed the movieÃÔ content on Gujarat riots. Jodhaa Akbar (2008): Rajput Karni Sena boycotted the film alleging it distorted historical facts. The VHP also demanded removal of certain dialogues. Firaaq (2008): Directed by Nandita Das, Firaaq was a hard-hitting portrayal of families caught in the vicious aftermath of the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat. It was banned in the state and went on to win two National Film Awards. Billu (2009): Salon & Parlour association protested against the movieÃÔ title which used the word ãarber? The film was released after the title of the film was changed to Billu from Billu Barber. My name is Khan (2010): The Shah Rukh Khan starred film got into trouble with Shiv Sena demanding a ban on all SRK films following his comments on allowing Pakistani players to play in the IPL. Singham (2011): The filmÃÔ screening was stalled in certain parts of Karnataka as the film allegedly contained some dialogues which allegedly hurt locals. Aarakshan (2011): Some groups feared the movie glorified anti-Dalit comments. They had demanded a special screening for Aarakshan. Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab banned its release but subsequently lifted the ban. Gangs Of Waseeypur (2012) : People of Wasseypur village protested against the film. They were irked by the way their hometown was showcased. http://www.firstpost.com/bollywood/not-just-vishwaroopam-other-films-that-faced-bans-in-india-607493.html Meh! Another of those random list on Internet that has made grown up folks stop thinking and start googling instead. Start with Kissa Kursi Ka. The around Emergency saga that took potshot at Nehru, Indira, Sanjay Gandhi etc. Got promptly banned by Congress party and ended up forcing its Director to join Congress, further calling the movie a propoganda by opposition :facepalm::facepalm:
urbestfriend Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 It is common in India, some or other fringe groups protesting against some portion of the movie, but there is very less precedent on state putting a blanket ban on the release of the movie due to the fear of law and order.
Crookbond Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 This is factually incorrect. None of these movies were banned by the government of Gujarat. The Gujarat movie theatre owners voluntarily decided not to screen these movies. In the case of of Fanaa there were some protests also. But none of these movies were banned by the government. Can you also go one step further and tell us "WHY" did the theatre owners "voluntarily" make that decision? Names of people/organizations would help as well.
seedhi Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Can you also go one step further and tell us "WHY" did the theatre owners "voluntarily" make that decision? Names of people/organizations would help as well.Well you can look up the internet for the details. For example: Fanaa remains banned in Gujarat Supreme Court today dismissed filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt's petition asking the Gujarat government to screen 'Fanaa'. .... Theatre owners in Gujarat, however, are adamant that they will not screen the film in their state. Gujarat Multiplex Association, Manubhai Patel says, "Our stand has not changed. The Gujarat government had earlier also offered protection for screening the movie. But the people are angry with Aamir and so we will not screen the movie, until he expresses regret over his statements." http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/entertainment/fanaa-remains-bannedgujarat_218330.html
Crookbond Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Well you can look up the internet for the details. For example: Oh yeah? Here is what the Internet says for me - The faction headed by BJYM national general secretary Amit Thaker staged a noisy demonstration at a multiplex here, a move which was clearly aimed at further intimidating the cinema exhibitors who may have felt emboldened by some statements from government functionaries that security would be provided to those who chose to screen the film. Quite significantly, even though exhibitors all over Gujarat have decided not to show the film because of fears of vandalism, the street protests over the last three days on the issue have remained restricted only to Ahmedabad, with Thaker leading the same bunch of around 50 youth every time. "If Aamir Khan does not retract his statements on Narmada and does not apologise to the people of Gujarat, we will urge all the people to ban products endorsed by the actor," Thaker told the gathering. Come clean Seedhi, come clean. Stop this cate & mouse game, stand true to your moniker.
urbestfriend Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 ^ Point is Gujarath Governement didnot ban the film and offered protection...BJYM has every right to protest and I see nothing wrong..Don't see whats your point? In fact movie was released after few days in Gujarath.
Crookbond Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 BJYM is the youth wing of the government. Vandalism is no means to protest.
Tiger80 Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 The timeline shows the social regression of the society with most bans being recent. There is another angle looking at it.It also shows that filmakers are not hesitant to make flms on controversial topics.Upto 80s a film character of hero being Hindu hero and muslim heroine was unthinkable .It is common now and even shown in Tv serials
Desi Cartman Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005): SGPC members protested against the film, accusing it of showing the Sikh community in bad light. Even though I am against banning movies but when I saw this movie, I wanted it to be banned for the sheer stupidity.
urbestfriend Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 BJYM is the youth wing of the government. Vandalism is no means to protest. No, BJYM is youth wing of Party not government.. It was told that distributors decided not t show the film in-spite of govt offering security for the fear of vandalism Can't hold the govt at fault here .. Point being made is it always happen in India that fringe groups threaten , but it is the responsibility of Govt to offer protection, not ban the movie for the fear of law and order.
CSK Fan Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 The timeline shows the social regression of the society with most bans being recent. Also, I was made to think that its the minority groups who always have their way in such things but this list looks completley hindu dominated
seedhi Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Oh yeah? Here is what the Internet says for me - Come clean Seedhi, come clean. Stop this cate & mouse game, stand true to your moniker.Well I gave you a quote from the Gujarat film theatre association. In any case, the Gujarat govt did offer security for the movie theatres, as per the article you yourself quoted. But anyone has the right to protest as long as there is no vandalism, and BJYM protested noisly but as far as I can see there was no report of vandalism. Point is that the film was NOT banned by the govt, and it offered security for those screening it.
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