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In the movie Phule, an opened door but many missed opportunities

Indian ‘heroes’ are, invariably, upper-caste. From history textbooks to mainstream cinema, the figures we are encouraged to admire, emulate, and celebrate overwhelmingly come from traditional Savarna backgrounds – be it a freedom fighter, a war hero, or a cinematic icon. A few rare exceptions exist, like director Ananth Mahadevan’s latest…

Newslaundry · May 6, 2025

Bollywood film about anti-caste icons delayed after protests from Brahmins

India’s film certification body accused of censoring anti-caste film ‘Phule’ under pressure from so-called upper caste groups, sparking backlash over historical erasure

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Patralekhaa's 'Phule' to be released in April, star cast revealed

The release date for Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa-starrer 'Phule' has been announced. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 3, 2025