Delhi High Court's Ruling on 'Udaipur Files' Sparks Debate Over Artistic Freedom in India
Published on 7.27.25
The recent ruling by the Delhi High Court on the film "Udaipur Files" has sparked a heated debate over artistic freedom and censorship in India. The court's decision to allow the Central government to suggest changes to the film before its release has raised concerns among free speech advocates, who argue that it undermines the fundamental right to expression.
The committee led by the Centre proposed six changes to the film, including removing references to character Nutan Sharma and deleting dialogues linked to religious texts. This move is seen as an attempt to curb artistic freedom and impose censorship on creative works. The panel also suggested removing certain dialogues by Hafiz and Makbool.
The ruling has significant implications for the film industry, with many artists and filmmakers expressing their concerns over the potential impact on creative expression.