Film 'Charak' Faces CBFC Certification Challenges Over Occult Ritual Depictions

The upcoming film 'Charak: Fair of Faith,' directed by Shieladitya Moulik and produced by Sudipto Sen, explores occult rituals and extreme superstition rooted in rural India, inspired by real events linked to the ancient Charak festival. The film has faced challenges from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) over objectionable content, including alleged depictions of human sacrifice. Sen criticizes the CBFC's censorship standards as outdated and inconsistent, emphasizing the film's distinction between faith and blind belief without attacking religion itself.