Why The Kerala Story Movie Is Banned

Image Source: Instagram The West Bengal government's decision to ban 'The Kerala Story' has triggered a heated debate between political parties and filmmakers. Many have criticised the move, claiming that it infringes on freedom of expression.

[{"selector":"#anim-940eeae0-185b-4527-ab9f-1bb89ee2af87 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2aa4c630-2524-4645-85cc-387a79cd9032","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-314c99a2-b8d9-4284-925a-95806d66531b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The film's producer, Vipul Shah, has promised to take legal action against the ban. However, the state government has said that it has taken the decision to maintain peace in the state and avoid violence.

[{"selector":"#anim-ae6123eb-9b7d-43f7-a181-8ab6a67f2cf0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b36fd49c-ea92-45a2-9da5-9d9bfdcd81e0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4f6f5bb0-79c2-4c3b-af43-24251db20193","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.73766%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The controversy surrounding the movie began when its trailer was released, and it was accused of spreading hate propaganda against the state of Kerala. The movie is centered around the alleged religious indoctrination in Kerala and how Hindu and Christian women are being targeted by radical Islamic clerics.

[{"selector":"#anim-ab74a515-58f5-44fe-9691-b2b7424a431a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-76c00f2a-6818-4b67-92d3-965b74835021","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cdbf7a3b-0eac-4407-87aa-025adfd49d10","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com Various youth outfits in Kerala have staged demonstrations against the movie's screening, claiming that it falsely claims that 32,000 women got converted and radicalized and were deployed in terror missions both in India and the world.

[{"selector":"#anim-c34c4292-cd4d-4d66-8097-b9c8eaf431cb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f9f8fb55-f8f9-41d6-afd7-ad490f132d1f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-22d0112b-fecc-4dd6-b562-97b5bd7924b3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, has slammed the filmmakers, accusing them of taking up the Sangh Parivar propaganda of projecting the state as a centre of religious extremism by raising the issue of 'love jihad'.

[{"selector":"#anim-6503bce6-6f4d-4604-88d5-6dab7940bd36 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c302ed99-92d3-49e8-92c1-d0c9effad393","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-752e4151-f715-4484-a0ef-a0521740705a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The row over The Kerala Story has divided opinion across the country, with some applauding the film for bringing out terror conspiracies, while others accuse it of promoting hate and communalism.

[{"selector":"#anim-21e9764b-53ca-4bf8-8d2b-adf37f879af9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-16b31881-4796-4ce3-9384-38cde5c19a3c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-0a18feee-eccb-45d0-8100-e12f80472aca","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The decision to ban the movie in West Bengal has sparked criticism from the BJP, who have accused Mamata Banerjee of depriving the people of the state of the reality of 'love jihad'.

[{"selector":"#anim-5599ad15-96d5-44ce-864f-e2210a56d48c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f6483e3b-794d-43bd-9254-77acf9e571d3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1e69c2f6-0629-4c4c-9161-ce650560cf98","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 185.40634%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The producers of the movie have vowed to fight the ban, and legal experts have said that the move could be challenged in court.

[{"selector":"#anim-8ada7db8-d775-480d-94f3-cdf563c9580d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-34694ca7-f325-4869-b01c-6bdef5b52b41","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9abf711f-2c33-47ad-8357-13ee3567c1d0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The controversy surrounding The Kerala Story highlights the ongoing debate about freedom of expression and the balance between artistic expression and social responsibility.

[{"selector":"#anim-55ea7a9d-8b4c-4a2d-b1f0-fff87f975433 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e4f9f586-276e-462f-b077-55f59e690755","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-38a8f325-82de-4cec-977d-839d39f933a1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The ban on the movie has once again brought to the forefront the issue of censorship in India, with many calling for a re-examination of the laws governing the screening of films in the country.

[{"selector":"#anim-d5d4658b-16ce-4cc8-a010-e226bc50bfe5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d66299a7-a34b-44c4-86aa-ee354719820f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ad01882f-af95-48c1-ab03-e04ed0781123","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The controversy surrounding The Kerala Story is likely to continue for some time, with both supporters and detractors of the film weighing in on the issue.

[{"selector":"#anim-c14bffb6-839c-4ed4-a653-517fbf6ef356 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-92fa6e5d-da84-4551-838e-f4ddd50cd9e4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-198ce3de-45cd-430f-9c28-64a2530e1212","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The row over the movie highlights the polarisation and divisiveness that is increasingly prevalent in Indian society, with political parties and filmmakers taking sides and defending their positions.

[{"selector":"#anim-f0636e36-b1cd-4f06-ba58-0f646c0a9ec4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-69132f02-7962-48c2-8749-c0eb250b27b5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-86eef863-3ec8-423a-b008-5da9fd731aa0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The decision to ban The Kerala Story is likely to fuel further debate about the role of the state in regulating artistic expression and the limits of free speech.

[{"selector":"#anim-93740a83-5e47-4167-bec7-f6477e929b34 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ce3d65a7-cc5f-4f6e-b95c-2a3044d3041e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fccfea6a-b6f2-415a-a1b9-ed5142ca6f09","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The controversy surrounding the movie is a reminder of the power of cinema to influence public opinion and shape the national discourse on sensitive issues.

[{"selector":"#anim-1d823841-b942-4589-87ae-a13f886835c0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cffadbce-0537-4085-befe-443c1c68a27a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2cbc5be9-a216-49b1-a7c2-ec714286a627","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The debate over The Kerala Story underscores the need for greater understanding and empathy between different communities and the importance of promoting tolerance and respect for diversity.

[{"selector":"#anim-fa4aa494-f10d-4c02-8457-d9c0bcf9b16f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-41c3122f-6256-49a3-b3a8-b962999e1967","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bd32488e-be89-48db-aa9c-0a12e8abc090","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The controversy surrounding the movie has once again highlighted the challenges of balancing freedom of expression and social responsibility in a pluralistic society like India.

[{"selector":"#anim-03fa4ce5-cc28-4393-8037-ad9c5c71ac30 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-19e7aac3-393e-4ad1-af92-77eed65058eb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-be252f54-1adc-481c-9a27-1443bdbe0b9c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.53746%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The row over The Kerala Story is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting the rights of artists and filmmakers to express themselves freely, without fear of censorship or persecution.

[{"selector":"#anim-8ae3d987-b538-4524-b1b9-26153361d8da [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2edac598-a3d3-49e7-81bf-1ef9c2193bbd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a00bb9b7-fea9-4fff-b6e0-7af514121c50","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The ban on the movie has sparked concerns about the rising intolerance and the erosion of democratic values in India, with many accusing the state of stifling dissent and curbing free speech.

[{"selector":"#anim-0e820ad9-a239-474d-9436-73b3ee1dfd97 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a1815a87-13a0-4b07-9ccd-c2db42b3701d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-180b14d3-4c22-403c-bf03-3797ccbf6dee","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 154.49736%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Source: YouTube.Com The controversy surrounding The Kerala Story is a timely reminder of the need for greater dialogue and engagement between different sections of society and the importance of promoting harmony and peace.