Aarakshan

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SC notice to Punjab on 'Aarakshan' film ban

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Punjab government on a petition by film producer Prakash Jha seeking compensation for banning the screening of his 2011 film Aarakshan.

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UP told to allow screening of 'Aarakshan', Punjab, AP lift ban

Lagaan did not impress me, it was a stereotype: Dalit leader in US

Aarakshan is taking on the touchy subject of reservations in India. The US has its own program of affirmative action for minorities. A Dalit activist in the US says there's a key difference between the two.

SC issues notice to Centre, UP govt on 'Aarakshan' ban

'Aarakshan should be shown to everyone'

A member of the Central Board of Film Certification has spoken out in support of Aarakshan, saying that there was nothing in the film that was controversial or insulation to anyone.

The big picture: Aarakshan and its Radhakrishnan problem

Aarakshan has all the self-importance of a "message" film but it tells us nothing we didn't already know says Avirook Sen. But there is a portrait in the film which says more than all the dialogue its actors spout.

Why discuss Aarakshan with an immoral upper class?

The upper caste are opposed to the idea of reservation. But it is worth recalling that in the late 19th century, Tamil Brahmins pleaded with the British to introduce a Third Class for their children who were not able to cross the minimum pass percentage of 45 percent.