The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared 'The Voice of Hind Rajab', an Arabic film based on the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl during the Gaza war, without any cuts, ending months of uncertainty over its release in India.
The film, which is set to release in cinemas on June 19, has been given an 'A' certificate and will be released in 150 theatres across India.
The clearance comes nearly three months after the Tunisian-French production ran into trouble with the certification board, with the film's distributor, Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited (JVEL), alleging that members of the film's examining committee had expressed concerns that the movie could affect India's diplomatic relations with Israel.
However, CBFC chairperson Shashi Shekhar declined to comment on the reasons behind the board's decision to certify the film, citing a well-laid down revision process.
The film is based on a five-year-old Palestinian girl, Hind Rajab, who was killed in Gaza in January 2024 after the car carrying her and her relatives came under fire.
