Indu Sarkar to open Bollywood Festival in Norway

Director Madhur Bhandarkar is on his way to Oslo where his movie Indu Sarkar will be the opening film at the Bollywood Festival Norway: The Indian Dance and Film Festival.

Bhandarkar on Thursday (7 September) night shared a photograph of himself in an aircraft, where he is seen reading a magazine.

"Enroute Oslo, Indu Sarkar opening film at Bollywood Festival, Norway, September 8 gala nite tomorrow. Looking forward," he captioned the image.

The festival will run from 8-14 September.  According to the official page of the event read, Bollywood Festival is a nonprofit organisation devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, supporting emerging filmmakers, recognising the leadership of entertainment industry performers and business executives, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora.

Indu Sarkar, set against the backdrop of the 1975-77 Emergency, features Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kirti Kulhari, Tota Roy Chaudhary, Supriya Vinod and Anupam Kher.

Indu Sarkar review: A stuttering voice, but one that needs to be heard

In July, Indu Sarkar drew a lot of controversy for the characterization of former prime minister Indira Gandhi and her son Sanjay. The Examining Committee of the Central Board of Film Certification had initially suggested 12 cuts and two disclaimers, including removal of words like RSS and Akali from the film. Even after its release, protests by Congress activists forced cancellation of shows in many theatres.