'Govt Sent 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' to Cannes, Banned After Hindutva Groups' Pressure: Director Raj More | The Quint

There is a lot of 'on-the-road' censorship. The Censor Board should look at this and ensure they have a proper jury in place. If people start doing 'on-the-road' censorship, it will be extremely difficult for filmmakers like me to make the films we wish to." - National Award-winning director Raj More discusses the controversy around 'Khalid Ka Shivaji', which tells the story of a Muslim child’s admiration for Shivaji Maharaj and faces protests over the percieved depiction of the Maratha king as 'secular'. With the CBFC certificate blocked and right-wing groups objecting, More defends his film as a child’s perspective, not a historical retelling, and questions growing ‘on-the-road’ censorship. Will the film get its day in public view? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices