When real life was darker than the film: From 'Sanju' to 'Chhaava', how true stories were softened for the big screen
Indian cinema often softens harsh realities in films inspired by true events. Movies like 'Sanju' and 'Neerja' presented sanitized versions of complex lives and incidents. 'Talvar' also sidestepped certain uncomfortable truths of a murder investigation. Even historical dramas like 'Chhaava' opt for palatable narratives, raising questions about how much real life is lost on screen.
Indian cinema often softens harsh realities in films inspired by true events. Movies like 'Sanju' and 'Neerja' presented sanitized versions of complex lives and incidents. 'Talvar' also sidestepped certain uncomfortable truths of a murder investigation. Even historical dramas like 'Chhaava' opt for palatable narratives, raising questions about how much real life is lost on screen.
