The number of films banned by the Censor Board of Film Certification has come down in the last decade. However, this was not the case in the 90s or early 21st century. Films that discussed sex, religion and taboo subjects were either not allowed to be released in the theaters or were quickly removed from the theatres. It is also true that the debate about freedom of expression and right to express one’s views has made people in our society somewhat tolerant towards opposing views and opinions. Even Indian cinema has seen this change.
Where many films are now getting green signal from CFBC. However, for those who could not watch such movies in theatres, we have online streaming platforms. In fact, here we have a list of some of the best movies banned by CBFC that you can watch on OTT platforms. read…
Angry Indian Goddess
When the trailer of this film came, many people had raised objections and not only this, so many cuts were made in this film that the makers themselves did not release it. But you can watch it on the OTT platform Netflix. You will also get the video of the number of cuts made on it online.
unfreedom
The film, based on the relationship of two girls, was scheduled to release in the year 2015. But due to obscene content and other objectionable scenes, the censor board banned the movie. Because of which it was never released, but someone put the movie on YouTube. People are still seeing it there today.
fire
With parts of India still uncomfortable with the idea of homosexuality, it was difficult for Fire to enter Indian theaters when it was released (1996). The film was refused clearance for release by the Censor Board due to protests against the film by the Indian press and audience. It was a very risky move as the film talked about two very sensitive issues like homosexuality as well as religion. However, the film was released worldwide and won several awards as well.
black Friday
The film Black Friday is based on the 1995 bomb blasts and the investigation that followed. Despite receiving good reviews across the world, the film was banned from release in India. But if you want to watch this Anurag Kashyap film, then you can watch it on Hotstar.
Water
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This film shows the Mahatma Gandhi era and Partition. What was the life of widows in that period and what kind of work they had to do, it has been shown in this film. The story of how they are exploited from a child widow to a beautiful widow tells the same story. The protests started during the shooting of this film and it was never released in India. You can also watch it on YouTube.
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