Buddha in a Traffic Jam (2011)

Directed by

Vivek Agnihotri

Genre

crime film, thriller film

Country

India

Runtime

1h 54m

Rating

6.7 of 10 from 13 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A student gets drawn into campus politics where corruption and Maoist influence clash. The film shows how idealism can be exploited in a politically charged environment.

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What happens

Buddha in a Traffic Jam is a 2016 Indian political thriller film written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. The film stars Anupam Kher, Arunoday Singh, Mahie Gill, and Pallavi Joshi, and explores themes of corruption, campus politics, and the influence of Maoism on academia. The film premiered at the Mumbai International Film Festival in 2014 and was released theatrically across India on 13 May 2016. Upon release, it attracted attention and controversy for its political content, with screenings at several universities sparking protests and clashes. While praised by some for highlighting issues of left-wing extremism, it also received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who questioned its execution and ideological stance. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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