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Udta Punjab is a 2016 crime drama set in Punjab, India, exploring themes of drug abuse among young people and related criminal activity. The film features an ensemble cast including Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Diljit Dosanjh. It was produced by multiple companies under the Balaji Motion Pictures and Phantom Films banners.
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| Country | India |
| Year | 2016 |
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What is the plot of the movie Udta Punjab?
*Udta Punjab* is a 2016 Indian crime drama that explores the devastating themes of drug abuse and related criminal activity among young people in Punjab. The narrative interweaves the lives of four different individuals—a rock star, a migrant worker, a doctor, and a policeman—affected by the epidemic.
Who stars in Udta Punjab?
The film features a massive ensemble cast, including Shahid Kapoor as the drug-addicted rock star Tommy Singh and Alia Bhatt as a Bihari migrant worker. It also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan as a doctor and Diljit Dosanjh as a conflicted police officer.
Why was Udta Punjab controversial?
*Udta Punjab* faced immense controversy and legal battles with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India prior to its release. The board demanded numerous cuts, claiming the film portrayed the state of Punjab in a negative light, before the Bombay High Court cleared it with just one cut.
Is Udta Punjab based on a true story?
While the characters are fictional, *Udta Punjab* is heavily grounded in the very real, real-world issue of the rising drug crisis in the Indian state of Punjab. It was produced by Anurag Kashyap to shed light on this severe socio-political problem.
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