Topic: Propaganda films
Telangana: Rights group, activists demand revocation of Gaddar award for “propaganda film” Razakar
The Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), Telangana Chapter, along with activists, historians, and members of the Telugu film industry, has demanded that the Telangana government revoke the Gaddar Award conferred on Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad, alleging that it “blatantly” contradicts the Gaddar Awards’ purpose of “celebrating cinematic excellence and cultural integrity.”
From boycott to blessings: Bollywood’s Kumbh cleansing
In a bid to paper over the deaths at Maha Kumbh and of those who lost their lives en route to Prayagraj, as well...
Supreme Court halts release of Islamophobic film ‘Hamare Baarah’
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the release of the controversial movie 'Hamare Baarah' and asked the Bombay High Court to take an expeditious decision on a petition alleging that the film was derogatory to the Islamic faith and married Muslim women, Bar and Bench reported.
Telangana HC refuses to stay release of controversial ‘Razakar’ movie
The Telangana High Court on Wednesday refused to stay the release of the 'Razakar' movie.
“Cheap politics”: CM Stalin questions national film award to ‘The Kashmir Files’
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday questioned the Hindutva propaganda movie "The Kashmir Files" being selected for an award for national integration, saying that the dignity of national film awards should not be impacted for "cheap politics.”
Art and propaganda: Reclaim narratives
Cinema, with its immense reach and persuasive capabilities, has often served as a potent weapon for dominant groups to reinforce their ideologies and influence...
