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Mukesh Modi surges ahead with

global release of ‘Political War’

on February 23rd

Producer says: “My aim is to make films that create awareness and provide solutions”

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he Hindi film “Political War,”
produced by Mukesh Modi un-
Tder the banner of Indie Films
Inc., has been making headlines late-
ly as the censor board has refused to
pass this political drama. Due to this
reason, the film is not being released
in Indian cinemas, but it will hit out-
side India theaters on February 23rd,
followed by an OTT release.

Mukesh Modi, a Mumbai-born film-
maker based in the United States,
has embarked on a journey fueled
by passion and a drive to convey emotional toll it may exert. “Of course is to make films that give a solution. and what more problems can arise
powerful messages through cin- I am hurt. But I believe in doing my And, Political War does that. It offers along with the solutions. It’s not a
ema. His latest project, Political good karma and leaving the rest to a way out for the audience.” Cinema, film, it’s a mission which we need to
War, though rejected by the Cen- God. I have made tremendous sacri- according to Modi, serves as a potent make sure, is completed. The objec-
tral Board of Film Certification, In- fices, both personal and financial, to tool for societal change, advocating tive of the film to motivate community
dia, is poised for a global release, make this film, ” he said. for content that uplifts and unites. “I to vote, bring awareness about dirty
The rejection by the Indian cen-
urge fellow filmmakers to harness the
politics, expose foreign resources who
showcasing Modi’s resilience in sor board poses significant challenges, medium’s transformative potential wants to destroy India and to reinforce
the face of adversity. but Modi remains undeterred, deter- by promoting positive messages and that India believes in Unity in diversity
mined to share his message beyond solutions to prevalent issues.” & Universe is one family.
Modi’s journey into filmmaking borders. While the lack of approval Through Political War, Modi Modi’s Beyond Political War,
began with a spark ignited by Bolly- hampers domestic distribution, he aims to instill a message of unity and Modi ventures into diverse genres
wood and nurtured by his relentless sees the global release as an oppor- resilience, cautioning against divisive with upcoming projects include di-
pursuit of his passion. Undeterred by tunity to reach a broader audience, politics fueled by religion and caste. verse genres like Torn, a psychological
the lack of connections in the indus- albeit with plans to revisit and resub- Amid India’s growth, he advocates for thriller featuring Alfonso Freeman,
try, he ventured to Los Angeles, US to mit the film for approval in India. “My awareness and unity, urging audienc- son of Hollywood legend Morgan
master the craft, eventually producing opinion is that, the board should sug- es to resist political manipulation and Freeman; “BRIDE OF ZAMBAI”
his own film, driven solely by his un- gest what needs to be altered in a film. embrace solidarity. “Today, unfortu- short English film streaming on Indie
wavering passion for storytelling and However, just rejecting a film doesn’t nately we are surrounded by people Films World; “THUGS OF ARMS”
reaching audiences. “My first film, make sense. They need to look into who are taking advantage of religion Mini Web Series, He remains commit-
The Elevator was sold to Amazon, this.” and caste biases. I want people to ted to shedding light on compelling
and is doing well on the OTT. This Modi’s filmmaking ethos re- open their eyes and see the impact of narratives, including stories rooted in
pushed me to take the plunge into fur- volves around conveying messages religion bias. You have to be one, you Indian culture and experiences.
ther filmmaking,” he mentioned. and fostering awareness rather than can’t let anyone divide you, ” he said. Now he is coming with Indie Film
For Modi, filmmaking demands mere storytelling. He aims to guide Most of the films are made on Festival Awards, Film Festival for In-
unwavering dedication and detach- audiences towards positive action, the past, without giving any solutions. dependent Filmmakers (IFFA), which
ment from emotional attachments. emphasizing the importance of pro- However, Political War is showcas- will support Indie Filmmakers in dis-
Despite the setback of India’s censor- active measures in safeguarding so- ing the problems and the Solutions tributing their films, release their con-
ship rejection, he remains steadfast in cietal values and cohesion. “It is easy to the problem. According to their tents on Indie Films World Streaming
his belief that every project requires a to make films on history or what has release, Political War is identifying platform and guiding them in all the
100% commitment, regardless of the already happened. However, my aim what kind of problems we are facing stage of filmmaking.

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