US EditionCan a Film Break India &a Israel Bond, Asks The Voice of Hind Rajab Director
The film about a Palestinian child killed in Gaza faces delays due to concerns over India-Israel ties, with no cuts suggested despite certification denial, distributor says.
- On March 21, 2026, the distributor said The Voice of Hind Rajab's Indian release remains stalled as it awaits a censor certificate after applying on January 26 and screening on February 27.
- Government officials cited concerns that the film could harm India–Israel relations after a late February screening during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel.
- The Voice of Hind Rajab premiered at Venice in September 2025, won awards, and was nominated for an Oscar, with major executive producers including Brad Pitt and Joaquin Phoenix.
- Manoj Nandwana says the film has been sent to the CBFC revising committee and he is unsure when it will be formed, while the I&B Ministry declined to comment on certification.
- Critics argue the delay reflects a pattern of certification hurdles for sensitive films like Santosh and Punjab 95, and Pawan Khera wrote, 'When monsters guard the gate, truth is denied entry.
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India bans the film "The Voice of Hind Rajab" to protect relations with Israel; the film depicts the death of a Palestinian girl shot by Israelis.
The feature film retracing the death of a five-year-old Palestinian girl is censored by the Indian authorities to preserve diplomatic relations with Israel.
The Voice of Hind Rajab fails to get clearance from CBFC
The release of the Oscar-nominated film The Voice of Hind Rajab, based on the story of the Palestinian girl killed by Israeli soldiers in 2024, is stuck in limbo as the distributor is still awaiting a censor certificate. The Voice of Hind Rajab, which was nominated in the best international film category at the 98th Academy Awards earlier this month, has been acquired by the distributor, Manoj Nandwana, Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited, not onl…
Why the government blocked this film
The Voice of Hind Rajab, an Oscar-nominated film scheduled for release this week, has been blocked in India. The reason cited was that it could affect India's cordial ties with Israel amid the Iran war, as per a report. Why has the film stirred controversy? What is it about?
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