The Brotherhood (2017 film) explained

The Brotherhood
Director:Pankaj Parashar
Based On:Dadri mob lynching incident
Producer:Pankaj Parashar
Country:India
Language:Hindi

The Brotherhood is a 2017 Indian documentary film, based on much talked Dadri mob lynching incident in Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh.[1] [2] Senior journalist Pankaj Parashar is the director and producer of the documentary. The Brotherhood is an attempt to promote cultural harmony in the region. The documentary received an overwhelming response from the audience.

Concept and story

The Brotherhood begins with indication towards 2015's Dadri lynching case and moves on to prove how this individual event doesn't really portrays reality of the region.[3] [4] History of Bhati tribe to formation of Bhati Muslims, the documentary enlightens the viewers with multiple facades of this western UP region. Film brings forth the legacy in the beautiful time travel depicted through annals of history of Bhati Hindus and Bhati Muslims. The village Ghodi Bachheda from Greater Noida and Til Beghampur from Bulandshahr are at the center. The Hindu residents of Ghodi Bachheda treats the Muslim residents of Til Beghampur as elder brothers.[5] [6] [7] Ghodi Bacchheda and Til Begumpur, the warps and wefts of Bhagwa vastra and Taqiyya weave a beautiful symphony.[8] [9] [10] [11]

Historical connections

No Muslim family left Bhatner to go to Pakistan during the partition of India because the elders convinced them of peaceful co-existence. During the revolt of 1857 both Hindu and Muslim Bhatis fought with Britishers and sacrificed together. An example of recent days filmed in documentary related with 2017 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. It was noticed that Hindu and Muslim voters were divided. But Hindu and the Muslim Bhatis combined. Owing to this, for the first time after freedom, a Bhati Thakur candidate Dhirendra Singh has been elected from Jewar (Assembly constituency) seat. These voters, instead of being divided on the basis of Hindu and Muslim, voted comprehensively without being swayed. The effort is to bring the community together to voice their feelings unabashedly, and make the region a glaring example of progressive and culturally inclusive governance.[12] [13] [14] [15]

Trailer of the documentary

Trailer of the documentary has been released on 16 May 2017 on YouTube. A technical preview of documentary was held at Birla Institute of Management Technology Greater Noida on 24 April 2017. Viewers are appreciating the message.[16] Documentary is under certification process before Central Board of Film Certification of India.[17] [18] [19] [20] [21]

Controversy with CBFC

Central Board of Film Certification India (CBFC) had many objections on the documentary film. The Board had given order to cut three scenes from the film. Even after this the Board wanted to give U/A certificate. While Pankaj Parashar was demanding V/U certificate. He appealed the CBFC order before Film Censor Appellate Tribunal (FCAT).[22] [23] [24] [25] The Chairman of the Tribunal, Justice Manmohan Sarin, members Shazia Ilmi and Poonam Dhillon saw the film during the hearing. After watching the film, the tribunal passed a unanimous order. The tribunal said, "This documentary film is a commendable effort to communal harmony in the country and especially the message of unity among the largest Hindu and Muslim communities." FCAT ordered to CBFC to certify the film with V/U category.[26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31]

Release and broadcast

Documentary film has been released on YouTube and other social media platforms on 15 August 2018, the occasion of Indian Independence day. Its special previews were aired on DTH service Tata Sky.[32] [33] [34] [35]

Notes and References

  1. News: "The Brotherhood"- A documentary on religious forbearance by Mr. Pankaj Parashar, Bureau Head Hindustan, pre-reviewed at BIMTECH, Greater Noida . 2017-10-27. English.
  2. News: The Brotherhood: Trailer of film based on Dadri lynching released on YouTube. 2017-05-29. www.hindustantimes.com. 2017-10-27. en.
  3. News: Communal harmony is the foundation of our democracy: Pankaj Parashar - New Delhi News, Noida News, Greater Noida News, Latest, breaking news. 2017-08-13. New Delhi News, Noida News, Greater Noida News, Latest, breaking news. 2017-10-27. English.
  4. News: 2017-04-24 . The Brotherhood – Documentary Film by Journalist Pankaj Parashar . 2017-10-27 . Greater Noida News, Authority News, Metro News . English.
  5. News: Watch : दादरी के बिसाहड़ा कांड पर बनी डॉक्यूमेंट्री फिल्म 'द ब्रदरहुड' का ट्रेलर हुआ रिलीज. न्यूज़. एबीपी. 2017-10-27. hi.
  6. Web site: दादरी कांड की हकीकत बयां करेगी डॉक्यूमेंटरी 'द ब्रदरहुड'– News18 हिंदी. News18 India. 10 May 2017. 2017-10-27.
  7. News: EXCLUSIVE- इस फि‍ल्‍म में दिखेगी दादरी के बिसाहड़ा गांव की असलियत. www.patrika.com. 2017-10-27. hi.
  8. Web site: डॉक्यूमेंट्री फिल्म द ब्रदरहुड दिखाएगी बेमिसाल हिन्दू-मुस्लिम रिश्ते का दस्तावेज. www.livehindustan.com. hi. 2017-10-27.
  9. News: दादरी के बिसाहड़ा कांड की हकीकत बयां करेगी डॉक्यूमेंटरी 'द ब्रदरहुड'. 2017-05-10. 2017-10-27.
  10. Web site: The Brotherhood: Trailer of film based on Dadri lynching released on YouTube. article.wn.com. en. 2017-10-27.
  11. News: हिन्दू-मुस्लिम एकता की मिसाल है फिल्म 'द ब्रदरहुड', साफ करेगी अखलाख हत्याकांड की तस्वीर. 2017-10-27.
  12. News: The Brotherhood" exemplifies its name, promotes cultural harmony, details GB Nagar's illustrious history - New Delhi News, Noida News, Greater Noida News, Latest, breaking news. 2017-04-24. New Delhi News, Noida News, Greater Noida News, Latest, breaking news. 2017-10-27. English.
  13. News: Backed by Muslims, BJP's Dhirendra Singh defeats three-time BSP MLA in Jewar. 2017-03-11. www.hindustantimes.com. 2017-10-27. en.
  14. News: We are with Thakur saheb, not BJP: Jewar Muslims. 2017-02-02. www.hindustantimes.com. 2017-10-27. en.
  15. News: Hindus, Muslims set examples of bonding in Greater Noida villages. 2017-10-27.
  16. Web site: मूवी.
  17. Web site: देखिये दादरी के बिसाहड़ा कांड पर बनी डॉक्यूमेंट्री फिल्म 'द ब्रदरहुड' का ट्रेलर. 19 May 2017.
  18. Web site: ट्रेलर : डॉक्यूमेंट्री फिल्म 'द ब्रदरहुड' का ट्रेलर हुआ रिलीज जो दादरी के बिसाहड़ा कांड पर बनी है . hindipost.co.in . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20171027140230/http://hindipost.co.in/user/article/487/brotherhood-documentary-film-official-trailer-released-based-on-dadri-case . 2017-10-27.
  19. Web site: Hindi News: Latest News in Hindi, हिन्दी न्यूज़, Breaking News, Hindi Khabar, NCR, Noida, Delhi हिंदी खबरें, ब्रेकिंग न्यूज़ – Tricitytoday News.
  20. Web site: The Brotherhood Documentary Film Official Trailer: Current News: Latest News, Photos, Videos, Live updates and Top Headlines on The Brotherhood Documentary Film Official Trailer . 2017-10-27 . abpnews.abplive.in . hi.
  21. News: The Brotherhood: Trailer of film based on Dadri lynching released on YouTube. Desimartini. 2017-10-27. en.
  22. News: 'एस. दुर्गा' के बाद अब 'द ब्रदरहुड' भी सेंसर में फंसी - Navbharat Times. 2017-12-19. Navbharat Times. 2018-01-21.
  23. Web site: फिल्म 'एस दुर्गा'और 'न्यूड' के बाद अब सेंसर बोर्ड में फंसी 'द ब्रदरहुड'. 19 December 2017 .
  24. News: अब फिल्म 'द ब्रदरहुड' पर चलाई सेंसर बोर्ड ने कैंची. 2018-01-21.
  25. News: 'न्यूड' और 'एस दुर्गा' के बाद सेंसर बोर्ड में फंसी ये फिल्म, दिए 3 कट के आदेश. 2017-12-18. Zee News Hindi. 2018-01-21. en.
  26. Web site: FCAT Order for The Brotherhood. The Brotherhood. FCAT Order. 5 March 2018. सूचना एवं प्रसारण मंत्रालय MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING. http://mib.gov.in/sites/default/files/Order.pdf. 5 March 2018. 7 March 2018.
  27. News: न्यूड और एस दुर्गा के बाद द ब्रदरहुड भी सेंसर बोर्ड में फंसी - Prabha Sakshi DailyHunt. DailyHunt. 2018-01-21. en.
  28. Web site: Veer Arjun E-Paper Hindi E-paper Online Newspaper. www.epapervirarjun.com. 2018-01-21.
  29. Web site: Film tribunal dismissed the objction by censor board for "The Broherhood" – GRENONEWS. www.grenonews.com. en-US. 2018-01-22.
  30. News: 'द ब्रदरहुड' पर सेंसर बोर्ड की सारी आपत्तियां खारिज. - tennews.in - National News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top, Trending, News. 2018-01-21. tennews.in - National News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top, Trending, News. 2018-01-22. en-US.
  31. News: 'The Brotherhood' a documentary on Dadri Lynching, will now release with UA certificate - tennews.in - National News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top, Trending, News. 2018-01-23. tennews.in - National News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top, Trending, News. 2018-01-25. en-US.
  32. News: The Brotherhood: Documentary Based On Mob Lynching To Be Released On August 15. News18. 2018-08-18.
  33. News: मॉब लिंचिंग पर बनी है 'द ब्रदरहुड', हिन्दू-मुसलमान के रिश्ते को दिखलाती है फिल्म... देखें ट्रेलर. NDTVIndia. 2018-08-18.
  34. News: 'The Brotherhood' documentary film based on Mob Lynching cases will be released on August 15 - tennews.in - National News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top, Trending, News. 2018-08-09. tennews.in - National News Portal, Breaking, Latest, Top, Trending, News. 2018-08-18. en-US.
  35. News: दादरी: अखलाक की दास्तां सुनाएगी मॉब लिंचिंग पर बनी ये डॉक्यूमेंट्री. aajtak.intoday.in. 2018-08-18. hi.