Archive · 19 May 2025
Film Censorship and OTT Platforms Discussed at The Hindu Huddle
Imagine movies are like paintings, and some people try to control what they show.
A panel of people in the film industry talked about this.
They said there are three types of people who try to censor movies: official groups, filmmakers themselves, and groups that decide what's culturally acceptable.
They also talked about how online streaming services helped some movies, but not all of them get shown.
One actress shared how her movie was not allowed to be shown.
They hope that the audience, or the people watching the movies, will support good movies.
Nandita Das, Shahana Goswami, and Jeo Baby discussed film censorship at The Hindu Huddle 2025.
Das mentioned official censorship, self-censorship, and cultural gatekeepers affecting films.
Free speech is crucial for art and expression, according to Das.
OTT platforms boosted Malayalam cinema during the pandemic.
Few Malayalam films made it to OTT last year despite increased production.
- Who
- Nandita Das, Shahana Goswami, and Jeo Baby
- What
- Discussion on censorship and OTT platforms in cinema
- When
- May 16, 2025
- Where
- The Hindu Huddle 2025
- Why
- To discuss the challenges and opportunities for filmmakers in India.
Filmmakers and Actors
Self-Proclaimed Custodians
Freedom of Expression vs. Cultural Control
Filmmakers and Actors
Free speech is fundamental for any art form.
Self-Proclaimed Custodians
Some groups try to censor movies based on cultural values.
- Discussion Title
- The Female Gaze: Redefining Cinema on the Global Stage
- Moderator
- Shilajit Mitra
- Location
- India
- Topics Discussed
- Censorship and OTT platforms
- Movie Mentioned
- Santosh