7 Recent Controversial Bollywood Movie

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The Kerala Story (2021) 

The Kerala Story - set in the southern state of Kerala - has been criticised by many opposition politicians, with some calling it propaganda and an attempt to destroy religious harmony. 

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The Kashmir Files (2022) 

The movie is based on stories of what Kashmiri Pandits faced in the early 1990s when the insurgency peaked in Jammu and Kashmir. While the movie was a commercial success, there were calls to ban the film for “attempting to recast established history and propagating Islamophobia” 

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Padmaavat (2018) 

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, this film faced protests and controversy from various groups who claimed that it misrepresented historical facts and culture. The controversy primarily revolved around the portrayal of the Rajput queen Padmavati and a fictional love sequence. 

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Bajirao Mastani (2015) 

This Hindi-language film, which is based on the story of Maratha warrior Peshwa Bajirao I and his second wife Mastani, was criticized by some for its portrayal of Hindu-Muslim relations. The film's director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was also accused of distorting history. 

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Udta Punjab (2016) 

This film, directed by Abhishek Chaubey, dealt with the issue of drug abuse in the state of Punjab. It faced controversies related to censorship, with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) demanding multiple cuts and changes to the movie. 

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PK (2014) 

VThis Hindi-language film, which is about an alien who comes to Earth, was criticized by some religious groups for its alleged "irreverent" portrayal of Hindu gods and goddesses. The film's director, Rajkumar Hirani, was also accused of hurting religious sentiments. 

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Ram Leela (2013) 

This Hindi-language film, which is a modern-day adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, was criticized by some for its alleged "vulgar" and "insensitive" portrayal of Hindu gods and goddesses. The film's director, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, was also accused of hurting religious sentiments. 

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