Question

Why was the 1925 version of Bajirao Mastani banned?

• A. It was banned as the events covered were inaccurate.
• B. It was banned as it was believed to be a medium to spread nationalism.
• C. It was banned as historcial movies were not allowed to be dramatised.
• D. It was banned as the surviving royal family did not approve of it.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It was banned as it was believed to be a medium to spread nationalism.

Bajirao Mastani by Bhalaji Pendharkar initially released in 1925. However, the British banned this film as they suspected it to be a medium to spread nationalism.