Is Indian TV/Film content really offensive or do we really overreact?

Originally posted by: Bazinga.

Watched a few episodes of Sacred Games and its really unsettling to watch in some parts.. Religious and political matters are laid in front of the audiences where no one is spared, everyone is corrupt.. from politicians to godmen, from policemen to a gali ka gunda.. So this was bound to ruffle a few feathers and which has happened again.. Though it is a fictional series, it cant be denied that majority is true..
Saif gave a statement where u can be killed in India for criticizing the govt.. This again brings us to the debate.. Is India and Indians in general this regressive?
Is India such a dangerous country to live in, atleast in south Asia, where u cant freely showcase ur content via film or TV?
Neighboring countries especially like to bring this point up time and again, that your country threatens people and become hyper for matters as simple as movies.. but the question is, is such volatile content aired in any other Asian country? where the govt, politicians, country and all religions are so openly criticized.. and if and when it airs will people of those country take it with a pinch of salt or react like the Indians are doing?
I am not aware much, but would like to know if such content is aired in countries like say China or Korea for e.g.? and whats the response?

Originally posted by: Bazinga.

Is India and Indians in general this regressive?

India is a diverse country with a diversity of opinions. There are progressive and regressive people. The country in general is conservative, but not always regressive except in certain matters and in certain regions.

Is India such a dangerous country to live in, atleast in south Asia, where u cant freely showcase ur content via film or TV?

Power in India has always been controlling and corrupting. People in power politicians, goons, businessmen, and religious heads alike have always tried to censor media if it didn't align with their opinion. It can be dangerous to stand up to power in India.

Neighboring countries especially like to bring this point up time and again, that your country threatens people and become hyper for matters as simple as movies.. but the question is, is such volatile content aired in any other Asian country? where the govt, politicians, country and all religions are so openly criticized.. and if and when it airs will people of those country take it with a pinch of salt or react like the Indians are doing?
I am not aware much, but would like to know if such content is aired in countries like say China or Korea for e.g.? and whats the response?

No most Asian countries tend to have the same issues as India - corrupt power politics, censorship, and state control of media. China and North Korea are worse with absolute censorship. Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia have their own set of issues. However, Japan, South Korea, Thailand are more progressive.

On the other hand other countries are doing much better. I would aspire for the level of free speech nations like Denmark or Netherlands have.

Originally posted by: return_to_hades