Teesri Azadi is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language film on caste system by Jabbar Patel.[1] Film is based on "twisted version" of Ramayana and Mahabharata.[2][3] This film was distributed on CDs in different parts of India by Akhil Bharatiya Baba Sahab Dr Ambedkar Samaj Sudhar Samiti, Bhimrao Ambedkar Samaj Sudhar Samiti and Ambedkar Boudhik Sanghathan.[4] In July 2006, shooting Teesri Azadi was completed in Maharashtra and released online on YouTube. The distributors of the movie claimed that they have support of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) but BSP rejected these claims and a CBI investigation was ordered by Chief Minister Mayawati into the making of the movie over allegations of creating communal disharmony.[3] The investigation initially resulted in arrested of three people involved in the making of the movie.[5]
| Teesri Azadi | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jabbar Patel |
| Produced by | Lord Communication |
Production company | Lord Communication |
Release date |
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Running time | 120.06 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
References edit
- ^ "Anti-Brahmin CD rocks UP government". dna. 13 March 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ "UP government recommends CBI inquiry into Ramayana CD case". The Economic Times. 13 March 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Twisted Ramayana: Lord Ram killed a Dalit, claims CD". News18. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ "Maya seeks CBI probe into controversial CD". Hindustan Times. 12 March 2008. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ "Maya orders CBI probe into 'Teesri Azadi'". The Tribune. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
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