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The Role of Indian Cinema in Political Scandals
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Which Indian film, released in 1977, is widely regarded as a catalyst for the downfall of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the subsequent general elections?
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Kissa Kursi Ka
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Kissa Kursi Ka, directed by Amrit Nahata, was a satirical film that allegorically depicted the excesses and corruption of the ruling party. Its release coincided with the growing public discontent against the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi, and it is believed to have played a significant role in her electoral defeat.