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In pics: 5 movies banned in Indian theatres that you can STILL stream online on OTT platforms

With the ongoing debate of having a censor board for OTT platforms, many believe that this will stifle the freedom of speech and creative expression. While there has been a censor board for films that get a theatrical release for a long time - many have called out the institution as conservative and restrictive. Below are 5 Indian films that could not get a theatrical release but got a new lease of life due to OTT platforms and Youtube.

(Pics courtesy: Movie posters and stills)

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Updated:Aug 11, 2021, 03:34 PM IST

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Inshallah, Football - YouTube

Inshallah, Football had to wait long before getting clearance. But the film got an 'A' certification despite its subject not being specific for adults. The film which shows the journey of a young Kashmiri footballer and his struggle in getting a visa to go abroad to play the game, can be watched on YouTube.

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Angry Indian Goddesses - Netflix

Angry Indian Goddesses did not recieve a clear cut ban but so many cuts were suggested by the censor board that the creative freedom of the makers was crushed. It is now available for consumption on Netflix.

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Water - YouTube

This John Abraham starrer film captures the plight of a young Hindu widow who is sent to an ashram in Varanasi. The film shooting was halted by Hindu fundamenatalist groups. It is now available on YouTube.

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Parzania- Hotstar

Parzania is a story of a young boy who goes missing after 2002 Gujrat riots. The movie that is based on true events was banned by the censor board. You can however watch it on Hotstar.

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Kissa Kursi Ka - YouTube

Kissa Kursi Ka is a political satire based on former Prime Minister of India Indira Gandhi's regime. All the reels of the 1978 film were confiscated, but the movie is now available on YouTube.