Buddha in a Traffic Jam
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| Directed by | Vivek Agnihotri |
| Written by | Vivek Agnihotri |
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| Cinematography | Attar Singh Saini |
| Edited by | Sattyajit Gazmer |
| Music by | Rohit Sharma |
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| Distributed by | Carnival Motion Pictures |
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| Country | India |
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Buddha in a Traffic Jam is a 2016 Indian political thriller film written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. The film stars Anupam Kher, Arunoday Singh, Mahie Gill, and Pallavi Joshi, and explores themes of corruption, campus politics, and the influence of Maoism on academia.
The film premiered at the Mumbai International Film Festival in 2014 and was released theatrically across India on 13 May 2016. Upon release, it attracted attention and controversy for its political content, with screenings at several universities sparking protests and clashes. While praised by some for highlighting issues of left-wing extremism, it also received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who questioned its execution and ideological stance.