Question 1

What major Hollywood figure publicly supported Deepa Mehta when Indian authorities tried to shut down production?

Accepted Answer

George Lucas took out a full-page ad in "Variety" to support Deepa Mehta when Indian authorities made clear their intentions to shut the production down.

Question 2

How did the production team manage to resume filming after being shut down in India?

Accepted Answer

Four years after production was shut down in India, filming resumed in Sri Lanka under the fake title "Full Moon" to avoid attention.

Question 3

Why was the shoot in Varanasi stopped by protests?

Accepted Answer

The shoot in Varanasi was stopped due to threats and demonstrations by Hindu fundamentalist groups, based on a leaked script version with dialogue taken out of context to appear anti-Hindi.

Question 4

What challenge did actress Sarala Kariyawasam face while playing Chuyia?

Accepted Answer

Sarala Kariyawasam did not speak Hindi or English and had to memorize her lines in a language very new to her.

Question 5

Which major film festivals or awards recognized this film?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2005 and received awards from the Academy Awards in 2007 and the National Board of Review in 2006.

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