Directors rage against censorship of film script

Jayamala Chairperson, Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce
There is nothing wrong about what the ministry is doing. Nehru is a national leader and people see him as a role model. We should show his achievements instead of his private life. It is not wrong to pre-empt the making of such a film. Strong people can win at the censor board because there are many loopholes in our law.

At our film chamber, we ask filmmakers to give us a synopsis when they come to register their titles. If we suspect the film may send out a wrong message, we don't give permission at all.

Kavitha Lankesh, director of Deveeri, critically acclaimed film about a prostitute
I don't know why the ministry asked for the script... it shows their prejudice. Every one has a right of expression. We see the same problem in Iran. We are growing globally but our mind is going very silly. I faced some problems while censorship for Avva and finally they gave it an A certificate.

People behind the film
Historian Alex Von Tunzelmann, who lives in London, is the author of Indian Summer, The Secret History Of The End.

The film portrays the romance between Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Edwina, wife of Lord Mountbatten.

Hugh Grant will star as Lord Mountabatten, and Cate Blanchett as Edwina Mountbatten. Irrfan plays Nehru.

Joe Wright (The Soloist, Atonement) is the director.

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