India bans Oscar-nominated film "Santosh" due to refused cuts on caste and police themes.

The Indian film certification board, CBFC, has blocked the release of "Santosh," the UK's official Oscar entry, due to demands for extensive cuts. Directed by Sandhya Suri, the film explores themes of caste discrimination and police brutality, following a widow who becomes a police constable investigating a murder. Despite critical acclaim and availability on MUBI, the director refuses to make the demanded cuts, leading to the film's theatrical release ban in India.