India, March 28 -- Actor Shahana Goswami is extremely disheartened by the CBFC's decision to block the theatrical release of Santosh in India. Despite earning international acclaim and being the UK's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards, the Sandhya Suri-directed film has hit a roadblock in its home country due to censorship demands.

The 38-year-old finds it particularly disappointing since the film's story is deeply rooted in India. "It makes me feel very sad. It's upsetting that audiences here - where the film is set - won't get to see it. The fact that Santosh has been appreciated at film festivals, even in India, makes it even more unfortunate. It's a shame that it will not have a theatrical release."

Santosh, which premiered ...