This film was banned in some countries including France upon its release due to its graphic content.
The 2015 ban on the film in India was due to its subject of homosexuality, religious extremism and acts of terrorism.
The 1998 film saw protests, sparking widespread discussions on issues of homosexuality and freedom of speech.
The movie was released in theaters but was pulled off in a short time citing violence shown against women and tlaks about rape involving upper class men.
The movie was banned in the United Kingdom, France and other nations due to it content depicting radical fervour.
The film pushed the boundaries of depicting violence. The film showed peak realism in showing abuse, torture, rape and murder. The film was banned in UK, Australia and other countries.