The freedom to laugh: Experts on their favourite political satire
As told to Shreyoshee Palit, filmmaker Kundan Shah's "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" stands out as a masterpiece of political satire. The film, set in Mumbai and beyond, mocks corruption, waste, incompetence, patriotism, the role of the press, and fake media. Despite its flaws, "Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro" remains relevant today, acting as an oracle that tells us about the world we have inherited.
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