Prime Video Denies Editing 'Bandit Queen' Amid Shekhar Kapur's Claims

Prime Video has clarified that it did not edit the film 'Bandit Queen', countering filmmaker Shekhar Kapur's claims. The version available on the platform was supplied by its distributor, NH Studioz. Kapur had previously alleged unauthorized edits were made to the film without his consent.

Prime Video issued a response on Monday addressing accusations from filmmaker Shekhar Kapur. Kapur claimed that the streaming platform altered his film 'Bandit Queen' without permission.

A spokesperson for Prime Video clarified that no edits were made by the platform. Instead, they stated that the version available was supplied by the film's distributor, NH Studioz.

Kapur expressed frustration over the alleged alterations, questioning the integrity of treatment for Indian directors compared to Western counterparts. 'Bandit Queen', which made significant waves after its Cannes debut, chronicles the life of Phoolan Devi.

(With inputs from agencies.)