Kanjibhai Rathod’s “Bhakta Vidur” stands out for his bold, subtle, comment on contemporary political issues by pulling similarities between Vidur and Mahatma Gandhi of Mahabharata. However, this unique approach led the censorship in Madras, underlining the ability of the silent era to the social message and the sensitivity of the authorities towards it. The controversial reception of the film makes it a remarkable example of early Indian cinema, which is attached to real -world issues, even within a mythological structure, and its story is being “heard” in the discussion about the initial censorship.
