On the New Broadcasting Bill, which is expected to bring OTT and digital creators under the purview of some regulation, Amol Palekar said the government was trying to “suppress dissent.” File
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Days after the Supreme Court decided to examine his seven-year-old plea questioning pre-censorship in films, eminent cine and theatre personality Amol Palekar hoped the plea would be taken up soon as it has been “lingering” for quite some time. “I hope it is heard when I am still alive,” said the 80-year-old, whose petition on pre-censorship in theatre has been pending in the Mumbai High Court since 2017. Known for his committed stance on social issues, Mr. Palekar said it was the government’s “duty to protect the art and the artist” and tell those “creating nuisances to shut up.”
“The government can’t give in to trolls on social media and…