The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has halted the Indian theatrical release of the film 'Santosh', the UK's official Oscar entry. The critically acclaimed film directed by Sandhya Suri stars Shahana Goswami as a police officer navigating institutional corruption.
According to various news reports, the CBFC has demanded 'extensive cuts' before granting the film a release certificate in India. Scenes depicting police brutality were reportedly among the list of scenes asked to be edited out of the film, leading to a deadlock between the filmmaker and the Censor Board.
