Shekhar Kapur claims streamer edited 'Bandit Queen' beyond recognition, without permission
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Shekhar Kapur claims streamer edited 'Bandit Queen' beyond recognition, without permission

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New Delhi, Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Tuesday alleged that the streaming version of his 1994 film "Bandit Queen" is "unrecognisable" from the movie he originally directed and that it was edited without his permission. Shekhar Kapur claims streamer edited 'Bandit Queen' beyond recognition, without permission The director, also known for films such as "Masoom", "Mr India", the Cate Blanchett-starrer period drama franchise "Elizabeth", and "What's Love Got to Do with It? Fellow director Sudhir Mishra commented on Kapur's post, saying no one would let Indian filmmakers pursue a show like "Adolescence". Kapur, in his response tagging Mishra, said he wonders if OTT platforms would let him make "Bandit Queen" the way he made years ago.

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Prime Video responds to Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen editing allegations. Here’s what they said
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Prime Video responds to Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen editing allegations. Here’s what they said

Hindustan Times  

Streaming giant reacts Days after Shekhar called out the OTT platform for editing Bandit Queen without his permission, Prime Video has come out to deny making any edits to the film. "Prime Video has not made any edits to the version of the film Bandit Queen currently streaming on the service. After applauding the Netflix miniseries Adolescence on X, formerly …

Prime Video responds to Shekhar Kapur's claims about Bandit Queen edits
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Prime Video responds to Shekhar Kapur's claims about Bandit Queen edits

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Prime Video responded to allegations by filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who voiced his frustration over the editing of his 1994 film Bandit Queen on OTT. Days after Shekhar criticised an OTT platform for editing Bandit Queen without his consent, Prime Video has denied making any changes. "Prime Video has not made any edits to the version of the film Bandit Queen …

Shekhar Kapur claims streamer edited ‘Bandit Queen’ beyond recognition, without permission
1 week, 4 days ago

Shekhar Kapur claims streamer edited ‘Bandit Queen’ beyond recognition, without permission

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur on Tuesday alleged that the streaming version of his 1994 film Bandit Queen is "unrecognisable" from the movie he originally directed and that it was edited without his permission. Are we… https://t.co/LoYtkddlvp — Shekhar Kapur March 18, 2025 Critically acclaimed Bandit Queen revolved around the life of Phoolan Devi, the dreaded Chambal dacoit-turned-Member of Parliament. It's… — …

Shekhar Kapur slams OTT platform for editing Bandit Queen without permission: ‘Would they cut a Christopher Nolan film?’
1 week, 5 days ago

Shekhar Kapur slams OTT platform for editing Bandit Queen without permission: ‘Would they cut a Christopher Nolan film?’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has voiced his frustration over the editing of his 1994 film Bandit Queen in the OTT space, saying someone has cut it beyond recognition. Something of our own which is wanders, then stops, digs and goes where the smell takes us.” At this moment, Shekhar expressed disappointment over the editing of his 1994 film Bandit Queen. Would …

Shekhar Kapur slams OTT for Bandit Queen's edits: No one asked me
1 week, 5 days ago

Shekhar Kapur slams OTT for Bandit Queen's edits: No one asked me

India Today  

Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently voiced his frustration over the edited version of his 1994 film Bandit Queen on Prime Video. Would they have the guts to cut a Chris Nolan film without his permission?,” e wrote on X. I wonder @IAmSudhirMishra if OTT platforms would let me make #BanditQueen the way I made it years ago. But the ShekharKapur before …

Phoolan Devi story set to return as web series
5 years, 10 months ago

Phoolan Devi story set to return as web series

India Today  

A quarter century after Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen generated a massive worldwide buzz following its premiere in Directors' Fortnight in 1994, the epochal film's producer, Bobby Bedi, has firmed up plans for a 20-episode web series on the life and death of Phoolan Devi, the dreaded Chambal dacoit-turned-Member of Parliament who was assassinated in the heart of Delhi in July …

Seema Biswas To Strip Again After 'Bandit Queen'
14 years ago

Seema Biswas To Strip Again After 'Bandit Queen'

India TV News  

Ranchi, March 13: She famously stripped naked for her debut film 'Bandit Queen' 17 years ago and acclaimed actress Seema Biswas will go nude on screen again for her latest, 'Tomorrow', which explores the underworld of Mumbai. The 46-year-old actress said that the naked scenes in her first film, including a gang rape, were tough but she went ahead in …

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