The removal of Satluj from Zee5 has once again brought the spotlight on films dealing with sensitive subjects, and now another socially driven project is facing uncertainty. The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade, is currently awaiting clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its scheduled worldwide theatrical release on July 24.

The India Story awaits CBFC clearance

Directed by Chettan DK, The India Story centres on the widespread use of pesticides in farming and the long-term impact they can have on human health. According to the makers, the film is backed by years of research and aims to highlight the hidden dangers behind the food consumed every day.