Cinema and the real world certainly go hand in hand. On one side, there is a reality that is portrayed on screen; on the other, there is a drama that unfolds in real life. While this interaction between cinema and reality occurs in various forms, the depiction of crime on screen often does not align with the way it is perceived in society. This discussion has emerged from the recent chatter surrounding the release of Bandar, where people began questioning whether the background of a criminal should be taken into consideration before holding them accountable for their actions.
Following the release of Bandar, several arguments surfaced regarding Anurag Kashyap’s decision not to delve into the background story of the girl who falsely accused Bobby Deol’s superstar character of rape. Some opinions suggested that the film should have explored her past, arguing that she may have been carrying emotional trauma that led her to make such an accusation. It is quite surprising to encounter such viewpoints because, if we were to follow that logic, every crime committed against women would also require a sympathetic backstory for the perpetrator. However, a traumatic background does not excuse criminal behavior. Many criminals are psychologically disturbed individuals, but does...
The Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana has rejected claims that former Dome-Kwabenya Member of Parliament, Sarah Adwoa Safo, was shot during an incident at the church’s property at Kwabenya, describing...