Question 1

What controversy surrounded the trailer for Aligarh in India?

Accepted Answer

India's Central Board of Film Certification gave the trailer an 'A' certificate, restricting TV screenings to after 10 PM IST, arguing its homosexuality theme was against Indian culture.

Question 2

Which actor was originally considered for the lead role but declined due to a past conflict?

Accepted Answer

Nawazuddin Siddique was first approached to play Professor Ramchandra Siras but declined because of a problem he had with director Hansal Mehta during a 2000 film shoot.

Question 3

What true story does Aligarh tell?

Accepted Answer

It follows the true story of Professor Ramchandra Siras, a linguistic professor at Aligarh University who was suspended on charges of homosexuality, as covered by a sympathetic journalist.

Question 4

Which actor won a Filmfare Critics Award for his performance in Aligarh?

Accepted Answer

Manoj Bajpayee won critical acclaim and a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for portraying Professor Ramchandra Siras.

Question 5

In which Canadian province did Aligarh not have a theatrical release?

Accepted Answer

The film did not have a theatrical release in British Columbia, Canada.

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