The film was released in 1995
Director and producer Mani Ratnam is celebrating his 69th birthday today. Mani Ratnam is one of the directors of Indian cinema who have given some unmatched films in their career, which are impossible to compete today. Mani Ratnam was never limited to a genre. He also made films from period drama to some patriotism, including films like ‘Dil Se’, ‘Rosa’ and ‘Bombay’. But, do you know about the film of Mani Ratnam which caused a lot of uproar. Even the film was banned in two countries and his house was also attacked.
Film banned in these two countries
We are talking about ‘Bombay’ adorned with stars like Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala, Sonali Bendre and Prakash Raj, which was released in theaters 30 years ago. The Bombay Babri Masjid released in 1995 was based on the riots. If anyone can watch this film even today, then from the story of the film, the performance and direction of the actors cannot live without the bridges of praise. The film was well liked in those days too. However, the film was banned in Singapore and Malaysia.
Mani Ratnam’s house was attacked
The film received good response from the audience and critics, but the controversy about it was already decided. While the film was banned in two countries, Mani Ratnam’s house was attacked in which he was injured and was admitted to the hospital. Rajiv Menon, who was the synimatographer of this film, says that if the film like Bombay had been released today, theater of theater would have been burnt. During an interview, Rajiv said that if Bombay is released in today’s time, then theaters are sure.
Story of bombay
The story of Bombay revolves around an inter-religious lover couple, showing a romance between a Hindu man Shekhar (Arvind Swamy) and Muslim woman Shaila Bano (Manisha Koirala), whose relationship was not approved by their family. Both run away and get married, after which both have two twins. But a terrible situation arises due to civil disturbance in Bombay, due to which Shekhar and Shaila’s parents sideline their differences to save their children and ships.
‘Bombay’ was banned in 2 countries
Kamal Haasan congratulated his birthday
Talking about Mani Ratnam’s upcoming projects, famous filmmaker Tamil is ready for his upcoming film ‘Thug Life’ with Superstar Kamal Haasan. The film is releasing in theaters on 5 June. Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan has also congratulated Mani Ratnam’s 69th birthday.
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