GPRamachandran talks about an email he received regarding the screening of the movie “Lal Salaam”

The film “Lal Salam” has not been allowed to be shown in Orissa because its story is supposed to be regarding maoist activities even though it has been produced by a professional film maker and certified by the Censor board. Cast in the film includes renowned actress Nandita Das & others. Exhibiting this picture attracts the offence of “sedition” for which six Kui tribal cultural activists of Adva under Gajpati district of Orissa were sent to jail on 23rd Sept 2006.

It appears somewhat hypocritical that they allow movies like Rang De Basanthi, on which they portray the killing of defense minister as patriotism, but not certain other movies (even after the censor board clears it).

Thanks to Sudeep for the hot tip