Shekhar Kapur claimed that the streaming version of his 1994 film "Bandit Queen" has been edited beyond recognition without his consent. He questioned if this would happen to films by Hollywood directors. Kapur also discussed the challenges Indian filmmakers face in getting creative freedom on streaming platforms.
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