Justice Markandey Katju, in his commentary on the Indian sense of humor, recounts personal anecdotes where his attempts at humor led to significant backlash in Bihar and Odisha, but were well-received in regions like Nagaland, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. His experiences illustrate a diversity in humor appreciation across India; some regions respond with understanding and laughter to satirical remarks, while others react with offense and protest. Katju advises caution in jest, suggesting that cultural nuances significantly influence the reception of humor, advocating for a region-specific approach to comedy in India’s diverse cultural landscape.
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The Sabarmati Report Declared Tax-Free in Rajasthan after Madhya Pradesh
The government of Rajashtan has declared Vikrant Massey starrer Sabarmati Report, tax-free just like their neighboring state, Madhya Pradesh. The controversial issues on corruption and whistleblowing are narrated by the movie through the journey of an investigative journalist. Conferring to reports, Massey’s power performance combined with realistic narrative has received great acclaim from critics and the audiences alike. Tax-free status also will make the socially relevant film accessible to a much wider audience for discussions on ethics, accountability, and democracy. Sabarmati Report stands out as a cinematic tribute to those who risk everything to expose the truth.