Indian film-makers fear to tread many paths these days
Published on: July 18, 2026, 12:35 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Creators face increasing self-censorship in India's entertainment industry. Sensitive topics like Kashmir and caste are now avoided at ideation stages. Fear of social media backlash and regulatory scrutiny limits creative expression. Writers now make strategic decisions rather than purely creative ones. This trend is significantly shrinking the universe of available storytelling.
