Bangladesh is being discussed across the globe because of the events that have unfolded in the country. There is political unrest and in the wake of mounting protest, the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned from her position. Due to the anti-government protests, she tendered he resignation and flew from the country. On social media, there is massive debate over the situation in Bangladesh. Hansal Mehta also took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) handle to talk about his film Faraaz that was banned in the neighbouring country.
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Hansal Mehta penned a long note about the events unfolding in Bangladesh and his film Faraaz that was banned. He mentioned the movie based on the Holey Artisan Bankery, Dhaka attack of 2016 was stalled from release for 18 months. He recalled how he was visited by Bangladesh High Commissioner at home and was threatened by multiple organisations. He was also provided police protection over the same. A part of his note read, "I received multiple calls from high ranking police officials, alleged secret service agents, I have been accorded police protection for perceived threats from terror organisations, was put through lengthy litigation in Indian courts, was levelled rude allegations by many who said 'this is not your story to tell', am still battling bogus litigation in the Bangladesh courts."
Further, the filmmaker wrote that all of this happened because apparently the film showed 'Sheikh Hasina's government and machinery in poor light.' He mentioned that they wanted to cover up their 'bloodied hands' by shutting rights of a filmmaker to tell a story. In the end, he wrote that he hopes justice is served to the people of Bangladesh. He has received mixed reaction to the post.
Seeing the events unfold in Bangladesh reminds me of the Faraaz release saga. It is streaming globally on Netflix except in Bangladesh where it has been banned.
The release of 'Faraaz' based on the Holey Artisan Bakery, Dhaka attack of 2016 was sought to be stalled for nearly pic.twitter.com/dQIP9pF9P1
Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) August 5, 2024
Hansal Mehta's film Faraaz is currently streaming on Netflix, globally. It is available on the OTT platform for all to watch.
