Looks like ZEE5’s new film I Killed Bapu is in trouble now. Binged informed its readers that a film by that name is coming to the platform. And the controversy around it could easily be foreseen. Well, it is now real.
In response to concerns over the controversial film “I Killed Bapu,” the Bombay High Court has appointed a three-member committee to review the film’s content. Kurla resident Mohamed Ansari filed a petition alleging that the film may incite communal tensions and insult Mahatma Gandhi.
The appointed committee comprises former high court judges Abhay Thipsay and Amjad Sayed, as well as renowned actor Amol Palekar. Their primary task is to assess the film for any content that could potentially incite communal violence or disrupt societal peace and harmony.
This move reflects the court’s commitment to upholding harmony and ensuring that sensitive content does not disrupt peace within society. The committee is expected to view the film “I Killed Bapu” and evaluate its content thoroughly. They have a two-week deadline to submit their findings to the court, with all expenses covered by the petitioner, Mohamed Ansari.
The High Court will reconvene to hear the plea again on November 1. The final verdict on the film’s fate will depend on the findings and recommendations of the committee and the court’s subsequent decisions.
These are precisely the kind of films that put OTTs in trouble. They do not have any merit as their reviews are poor but they are the kind of films that cause authorities to censor or propose censor to OTT content.