‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ to be released in India on June 19 with ‘A’ certificate

Oscar-nominated film The Voice of Hind Rajab is set to be released in Indian theatres on June 19 after receiving a certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, PTI reported. The film has been granted an “A” certificate, restricting its viewing to adults aged 18 years and above.

This came months after media reports said that the film’s release had been blocked.

The film, directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, depicts the real story of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl who was trapped inside a car attacked by Israeli forces in Gaza and was later found dead.

The incident, which took place in 2024, occurred during Israel’s unprecedented air and ground strikes on the besieged Palestinian enclave. The strikes, which began in October 2023, have left more than 75,000 persons dead.

On March 19, Variety quoted the film’s local distributor as saying that the Central Board of Film Certification had blocked the theatrical release of the film in the country owing to fears that it will “break up” ties between India and Israel.

The film was acquired for distribution in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Afghanistan and Bangladesh by Manoj Nandwana of Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited, PTI reported.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Nandwana thanked the film certification board for granting certification to the film without any cuts,...

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