'Banning films serves no purpose': Shashi Ranjan hails Diljit Dosanjh starrer 'Satluj' as 'one of the finest films I've ever seen,' amid global takedown from OTT
Filmmaker Shashi Ranjan has criticized the removal of the film 'Satluj' from the ZEE5 streaming platform. He argues that banning films about historical subjects is counterproductive and does not protect youth from complex narratives.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding censorship, historical representation, and digital distribution in the Indian film industry.
Filmmaker and actor Shashi Ranjan has opened up about the film 'Satluj' and its removal from the OTT platform. Lauding the film's storytelling and emotional depth, he called it one of the finest films he has come across in recent times. Recently, he pointed out its powerful narrative and strong performances. On the film's removal from OTT, Shashi Ranjan voiced his disagreement with banning films rooted in historical subjects, adding that such curbs often fuel greater audience curiosity instead. He further added that portraying history through cinema does not mislead today's well-informed youth, and expressed hope that the film would make its way back to a digital platform soon.Shashi Ranjan praises the film's emotional depthSpeaking to IANS, Shashi stated, “After a long time, I watched a film that left me with a threefold reaction. Firstly, I became extremely emotional after watching the film.
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