Lets Talk 'Controversy'
Bollywood Films and Controversies ka janmo-janmantar ka rishta hai...voh ek dusre ke bina reh hi nahi paate. Whenever you have a film,
you have a controversy! There are various films of the 90s that had 'amazing' ;) controversies..
Here’s a trailer for you! :)
# 1. Bombay:1995
Mani Ratnam’s hit venture was applauded and criticized in various parts of the globe and it caused huge controversy upon its release in India and abroad,
for its depiction of inter-religious relations. The film was screened at the prestigious Philadelphia Film festival 1995.
It won Manisha Koirala and the film many awards in various categories and also the national award for best actress and national integration.
The controversy went to the extent that the film was banned in Pakistan, Singapore and Malaysia.
# 2. Gadar:
Anil Sharma’s film based on a love story based at the backdrop of partition tensions and communal hatred between the neighboring countries went on to become the highest grosser for this decade.
The ultra-patriotic theme of the offended some groups and several protests were held across India during its release.
The film was a blockbuster hit with thundering box office collection of over Rs. 70 Crores.
# 3. Khalnayak:
Subhash Ghai’s hit film starring Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit and Jackie Shroff came to be known as a real life take on the life of Sanjay Dutt,
who was then sentenced to jail for his involvement in the tragic 93 bomb blasts
The film got a lot of hype due to Sanjay Dutt’s court-room proceedings.
It earned 8 Crores. Anil Kapoor and Nana Patekar were offered the role that ultimately went to Sanjay Dutt. There was also a huge controversy regarding the song 'Choli Ke Peeche kya hai'.
Initially it was banned from the film and the CDs but it became so very popular that the producers had no choice but to include the song.
# 4. Bandit Queen:1994.
Shekhar Kapoor’s highly acclaimed film gave life to female dacoit Phoolan Devi’s real life story on the silver screen.
The role was immaculately essayed by the immensely talented Seema Biswas. It took 3 years for the film to be released in India; meanwhile, it had already won accolades all across the globe.
The film was at last released in India in the year 2001 and was banned again by the government The film was criticized for many disputed scenes where Seema Biswas walked naked in front of the camera.
The film was a great success at Cannes and other international festivals. In its brief stint at the box office, it was a semi-hit, earning Rs. 8.25 Crores. It was also heavily criticized by its own subject, Phoolan Devi, who objected to the fact that she hadn't been invited to see the film.
Devi claimed it was riddled with inaccuracies....Lo karlo Baat!! LOLXD!
# 5. Chori-Chori Chupke-Chupke:
Abbas Mastan’s Salman Khan, Rani and Preity starrer was into controversy both before and after the release.
It was the first film in Bollywood to handle the taboo issue of surrogate childbirth. After its release, CBI seized its prints after it was discovered that it was funded by the Mumbai underworld. The film was an average grosser, earning Rs. 13.5 Crores. 2001.
The movie was supposed to have a 2000 release, but due to financial problems the movie released in early 2001.
These were the 'famous' controversial films of the 90s...
.however there were some songs that created a huge hullabaloo in our 90s...herez a dekho!
Karisma Kapoor Sexy Sexy..1994 Khuddar film , the censor board changed the track Sexy sexy sexy mujhe log bole from the Govinda-Karisma Kapoor starrer Khuddaar to Baby baby baby.
Dil se, song lyrics. Penned by veteran lyricist Gulzar, the track Chaiyya Chaiyya from Dil Se faced opposition from a religious group which objected to a line paanv ke neeche jannat hogi in the song.
Khal Nayak: Choli Ke Peeche kya hai.. Alka Yagnik sung this song and had people sitting up in their chairs!!
And the list goes on....will be back with more stuff of it!!! :)
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