Bengaluru, Jan. 30 -- Actor Prakash Raj on Thursday alleged that the central government had prevented the screening of Palestinian films at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes).

The actor, who is also the brand ambassador for this year's festival, raised the issue during the opening program held on January 29.

While addressing the audience, the actor first read lines from a Palestinian poem: "Wars end, leaders shake hands and leave, but the old woman waits for her son..."

While speaking on stage, Prakash Raj reiterated that cinema and literature should focus on human stories and not be blocked by political agendas. He also directly appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the state government to allow the screenin...