Bandit Queen to Kama Sutra: 7 Movies banned in India
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Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996)
Directed by Mira Nair, this film based on the ancient Hindu text was banned in India for its explicit sexual content.
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Bandit Queen (1994)
A biographical drama on Phoolan Devi, it was banned after she disputed the film’s accuracy, despite its screening at international film festivals.
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Black Friday (2004)
Based on the 1993 bomb blasts, this film was banned due to its portrayal of real events, as the court verdict was still pending.
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Kissa Kursi Ka (1977)
A political satire on Indian politics, the film was banned after its controversial content, and all copies were reportedly destroyed by political supporters.
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Paanch (2013)
Directed by Anurag Kashyap, this film exploring drugs, intimate scenes, and violence was banned by the censor board for its explicit and controversial content.
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Fire (1996)
The first Indian film to openly depict a homosexual relationship, it sparked protests and was banned by the censor board due to its controversial subject.
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Unfreedom (2014)
This film was banned for its explicit portrayal of same-sex relationships and religious extremism, facing backlash for its bold content and themes.