I have not read the book, George Menezes says he has read it several times and its a terrific thriller, and credible people like Wendel and Ervell too express similar views. I saw the movie in Mumbai. I thought it was rather far fetched , but creative enough for a story that has another slant. The hulabaloo was not waranted. Right throughout there is no sex or indecent showings that may hurt sensibilities.There was not even a kiss between the hero and heroine.And finally as a last descendant of Christ, she is told she may choose to belive it or not. It all depends on faith. Christs teachings are timeless,no matter what. The Supreme Court says that if an authority (Film Censor Board) passes it for public viewing, then States cannot ban it on grounds of Law and Order etc. The State has to ensure Law and Order and treat those obstructing accordingly. Same thing for Bundhs. This is what is correctly banned in a Democracy, where rule of Law, and not politics, must prevail for all sections of society.
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