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Jimmy Shergill: Stirring sensitive issues brings truths to light
In an interview with PTI, reported by Hindustan Times, actor Jimmy Shergill said that films tackling politically sensitive periods often bring hidden truths to light, which can make them controversial. He made…
The Story in Brief
In an interview with PTI, reported by Hindustan Times, actor Jimmy Shergill said that films tackling politically sensitive periods often bring hidden truths to light, which can make them controversial. He made the remarks in the context of the film 'Satluj', starring Diljit Dosanjh, which was pulled from ZEE5 two days after its Indian release. The film, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, faced over 127 cuts by the CBFC and was stuck in censorship for over three years. Shergill contrasted it with his debut 'Maachis', directed by Gulzar, which won National Awards and was a commercial hit.
The Indian Opinion
The 'Satluj' controversy risks being reduced to a simple censorship-versus-free-speech battle. But the truth is messier: the film was cleared with 127 cuts, then voluntarily pulled by the platform. That suggests legal or commercial pressures, not just government action. Shergill's point about hidden truths is valid, but which truths? Until the makers publicly detail the cuts they accepted or fought, the public cannot judge who is being silenced by whom.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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