Train to Pakistan was completed several months ago. Why hasn't it been released yet?
The certificate was delivered only late last month though we had all clearances in October. We'd booked 60 theatres and had to cancel them. It happened again the second time. Now it's finally been released in Mumbai.
What exactly did the censors object to?
They wanted 38 cuts. We were agreeable to six audio changes but not to the visual changes. Our stand has been vindicated by the tribunal.
What's your reaction to your film not being selected for competition?
I'm not sure what the rule is about the number of films that can participate in the competition from one country. I think the whole idea of having an international film festival here should be to give exposure to Indian filmmakers.
Has the jury cited any reasons?
Not really.
Is it more difficult mounting a film as a woman director?
Of course it is. You've to work doubly hard. I've been working till the very last minute.
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