Most controversial movies of b’wood
Black Friday
The movie was not released in Indian theaters for 2 years, as on the eve of its release, a petition seeking a stay was filed by the people named in the film, the alleged perpetrators of the crime. Since the verdict was still pending for the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case, they argued that the film would bias public opinion against them and affect the courts decision. An argument that was ultimately upheld by the court
Chetna
Yesteryears actress Rehana Sultan’s thought-provoking films on female sexuality raised a few eyebrows. Rehana Sultan is now leading a life away from the arc lights.
New Delhi Times
As the upright editor of a newspaper of the same name, exposing crime and its nexus with politics, Shashi Kapoor delivered a remarkable performance. It earned him a deserving Best Actor win at the National Awards. Though the hard-hitting drama based in India’s political capital was marred in controversy for a particular riot-depicting scene, the dark intensity and the blistering questions it raises remain relevant to this date.
Meri Awaaz Suno
It tells the story of Sushil Kumar who lives a middle-class lifestyle in Riksapur in the District of Bhagalpur, along with his widowed mom, Kamini, an unmarried sister, Shobha, and his pregnant wife, Sunita.
Kissa Kursi Ka
This is a controversial Hindi movie directed by Amrit Nahata. Released in 1977, the film was banned by the Indian Government and all prints were confiscated. The plot revolved around a corrupt and evil politician, played by Manohar Singh, trying to woo personified public, played by Shabana Azmi.
