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Mid-Day Critiques 'The India Story': Are CBFC Cuts the Sole Reason for Narrative Flaws?
✍️ Mid-Day
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 09:04 PM
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Mid-Day's review of 'The India Story' questions whether the film's narrative shortcomings stem solely from Central Board of Film Certification cuts.
Mid-Day published a critical review of the film 'The India Story', raising concerns about the impact of Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) edits on its storytelling.
The reviewer argues that while the film tackles complex historical themes, the narrative feels disjointed, suggesting that the cuts may have contributed to its uneven pacing.
The piece acknowledges the director's ambition but points out that the censorship decisions appear to have diluted key moments, leaving audiences with an incomplete picture.
The review calls for a more balanced approach to film certification that preserves artistic intent while meeting regulatory standards.
The reviewer argues that while the film tackles complex historical themes, the narrative feels disjointed, suggesting that the cuts may have contributed to its uneven pacing.
The piece acknowledges the director's ambition but points out that the censorship decisions appear to have diluted key moments, leaving audiences with an incomplete picture.
The review calls for a more balanced approach to film certification that preserves artistic intent while meeting regulatory standards.