Doordarshan Shelves TV Show On Gandhi’s Assassination
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After the Narendra Modi interview fiasco, The 52-episode serial was withdrawn by director-producer duo
Recently, Prasar Bharati was heavily criticised for editing Narendra Modi’s remarks on Priyanka Gandhi and Ahmed Patel from an interview. Doordarshan had, however, defended itself, saying there was no “deliberate attempt at editing.”
On the Gandhi serial, the board observed, "Considering that the subject matter spans a relatively short period in the life of Mahatma Gandhi, the proposed number of episodes (52) appears to be on the higher side and could be judiciously pruned. Since the material on the trial of Nathuram Godse is likely to be inflammatory in nature, focusing the programme on the trial is avoidable... It was felt that the theme of the proposed programme could be woven around the various events that happened during the last days of Mahatma Gandhi, including Independence, Partition, the Noakhali tragedy, etc."
The board also recommended setting up a committee, including DD director general
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"There were certain concerns raised by the board. But the proposal was withdrawn by Ketan Mehta, citing his inability to take it further. He later told me he thought the subject may have a better prospect as a film," said Sharan.
Maya Movies’ co-founder Deepa Sahi said, "We have withdrawn from the project for the time being due to time constraints and informed DD."
Godse was executed following a year-long trial. Recently, a play called Mee Nathuram Godse Boltoy was also banned to avoid controversy.
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