Sandhya Suri’s ambitious debut tells the story of a young Hindu widow who takes on her late husband’s constable job and is thrown into the violent world of Indian law enforcement.

Indian film censors have refused to approve the release of the critically acclaimed film Santosh due to concerns about its portrayal of misogyny, Islamophobia, and violence in the Indian police force.

Written and directed by British-Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri, Santosh follows the journey of a young widow who joins the police force and investigates the murder of a Dalit girl. The film ...