Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer "Udta Punjab" was a gritty drama that explored the theme of drug abuse in Punjab. However, the film's explicit content and depiction of substance abuse led to a controversy over censorship and artistic freedom. The film's makers argued that the film was a realistic portrayal of a pressing social issue, while critics argued that it glorified substance abuse.
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