Punjab film controversy: Indian authorities accused of censorship

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An Indian streaming platform removed a film, sparking censorship accusations. Filmmakers released it online after rejecting requested changes by the Film Board. Set during a historic internal conflict, the controversy has increased interest in Punjab and the film. Al Jazeera’s Ferdia Carr reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #India #IndianCinema #FilmCensorship #FreedomOfExpression #Punjab #IndianFilms #StreamingPlatform #FilmControversy #CensorshipDebate #BollywoodNews #AlJazeeraEnglish

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