15 Films That Were Banned In India But Received Worldwide Acclaim!

We often complain that our entertainment industry is frivolous and does not show the reality. While many films are indeed far from the reality and gives us an escape route from our daily lives and problems, other films do try and show whatever happens around us. But that too comes with a certain risk. If the film is too close to reality, many a times it does not get to see the light of the day. 

Yes, there are many offbeat and parallel cinema made in India that can prove to be a delight for cinema lovers but unfortunately never made it to the thaetres (or got a theatrical release after many years). What's more, these films have received worlwide critical acclaim, but it is utterly unfortunate that the nation where the film has been made never got to see it!

Here's a list of 15 films that received huge critical acclaim worldwide but never got a thaetrical release in India: