Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway

2023 - 3 - 18

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Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway: The real story behind an Indian mother's ... (TRT World)

The latest Bollywood film puts Norway in a tight spot as it sheds light on the Nordic country's invasive child protection policy, which is being compared to ...

“These boards have this tendency to vote in favour of the government in 95 percent of the cases. A case then goes to city court, followed by the court of appeals and ultimately the Supreme Court. Chakraborty and her husband separated after Barnevernet took away the children and were in a legal battle for custody of the kids in India under full media scrutiny. Why is there so much interest in ( Chakraborty’s) children when children are dying every day on the streets of Calcutta?’” A few months later, when the matter went to the court, Barnevernet defended its actions highlighting a host of concerns with regard to Chakraborty and her husband's style of parenting. Norway is using it to justify the abduction of children. Barnevernet cites a vague lack of parental skills as the main reason for its intervention. While her children were in foster care, she was allowed to see them for a few hours once a week. Most of them pertain to the grievances of parents. You know how it is with us, we become humble around white people and try to be nice,” says Aiyar, the activist, who runs an online portal documenting abuse of powers by state-run child protection services. “It’s time to get back at them,” Omdahi says, referring to the Bollywood movie that has rattled Norwegian officials. My father complained and wanted the school to do more to stop the bullying.

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What is Barnevernet, Norway's controversial Child Welfare Services ... (Firstpost)

The Rani Mukerji starrer Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway is based on the story of an Indian woman who fought the Norway government for the custody of her children.

In Oslo and other parts of Norway, and (even) other parts of the world, people are very eager to watch the film and all the tickets are sold out. A native of Zhejiang province, the 63-year-old Li Qiang is an acolyte of Xi Jinping. Last evening we hosted the Norwegian Ambassador and volunteered to show him our film “Mrs Chatteriee vs Norway.” Post the screening I sat quietly watching him admonish two strong women who have chosen to tell this very important story. And, last not least, the Indian Government helped me a lot and will continue to support such families in the future. Now, the high court has ordered a new trial Certainly not for the children, not for the parents and not for the Child Welfare Service tasked with finding the right solution,” he added. Psychologist Einar Salvesen, one of the signatories of the letter, told the outlet “There is a lack of what I’d call the human factor. I condemn the false statement by the Norwegian ambassador in the papers today…he spoke about my case without having any decency to ask me. Alternative care is a matter of responsibility and not a money-making entity. The Norwegian Ambassador to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund has said that the film incorrectly depicts the country’s (Norway’s) belief in family life. When the whole world can see the beautiful bond between my children and me.” Other immigrant families have also accused the institution of taking away their children without proper justification

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Norwegian ambassador 'admonished' two women at screening ... (Business Today)

Norwegian ambassador to India accused Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway of portraying a fictional representation of the case'. Meanwhile, the team has now suggested ...

In his opinion piece to Indian Express, the ambassador said that the film has 'factual inaccuracies' and the story is a 'fictional representation of the case'. Based on Sagarika Chakaraborty's book ‘The Journey of a Mother’ the film Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway features Neena Gupta, Jim Sarbh and Anirban Bhattacharya among others. As far as a clarification is concerned.

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Mrs Chatterjee team says Norwegian ambassador 'admonished ... (Hindustan Times)

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway producer Nikkhil Advani said that Norwegian ambassador was invited for a screening of the movie where he 'admonished' them for film ...

The film is based on Sagarika Chakaraborty's book The Journey of a Mother. He also said that in the film cultural differences has been shown as the primary factor in the case, which is 'completely false'. The film hit the theatres on Friday. He said that the ambassador ‘admonished’ two women after the show. She added that the Norwegian government ‘continues to spread lies’ about her. After Norwegian ambassador to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund's less than favourable review of Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, the film's team has reacted.

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'Mother's love in Norway no different…' Norwegian Ambassador to ... (Livemint)

Actor Rani Mukherjee's new release Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway released in cinemas today i.e on 17 March. The actor has been getting lot of praise for her role ...

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Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway slammed by Norwegian govt: Child ... (WION)

Rani Mukerji's latest film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway has drawn a sharp response from the Norway embassy in India. The film is based on a real-life incident ...

Rani Mukerji's latest film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway has drawn a sharp response from the Norway embassy in India. "Alternative care is a matter of responsibility and is not a money-making entity," it said. The film is based on a real-life incident where an Indian couple's children were taken away from them by Norway's Child Welfare service on the pretext of bad parenting has gone down well with the country's government.

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"My Rani Shines": Shah Rukh Khan Reviews Mrs Chatterjee Vs ... (NDTV)

The actor, on Thursday evening, wrote this about Rani Mukerji's performance in the film: "What a tremendous effort by the whole team of Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway ...

My Rani shines in the central role as only a Queen can. [Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway](https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway-katrina-kaif-and-vicky-kaushal-share-reviews-of-rani-mukerjis-film-3865740), inspired by true events, showcases the story of an immigrant Indian mother Devika Chatterjee (played by Rani Mukerji), who lives in Norway with her husband and her two kids. What a tremendous effort by the whole team of Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. My Rani shines in the central role as only a queen can. The latest addition to the list of celebrities to give a shout out to Rani Mukerji's latest release Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway is Shah Rukh Khan. The actor, on Thursday evening, wrote this about Rani Mukerji's performance in the film: "What a tremendous effort by the whole team of Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.

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Norwegian Ambassador to India calls Rani Mukerji-starrer 'Mrs ... (Economic Times)

The Norwegian envoy said that the film's story is a "fictional representation of the case."

The film is based on Sagarika Chakaraborty's book The Journey of a Mother. Certainly not for the children, not for the parents and not for the Child Welfare Service tasked with finding the right solution," he added. [Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway](/topic/mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway)' is making all kinds of noises across the world as the film hits the theatre on Friday. My Op-Ed in @IndianExpress today about the film #MrsChatterjeeVsNorway. The film hit the theatres on Friday. He also said that in the film cultural differences have been shown as the primary factor in the case, which is "completely false." Alternative care is a matter of responsibility, and not a money-making entity. Eating with their hands or having children sleep in bed with their parents are not considered practices harmful to children and are not uncommon in Norway, irrespective of cultural background. In the film, Rani essays the role of a mother battling the state for her kids. "Children will never be taken away from their families based on cultural differences described. The film is a work of fiction, even though it is based on an actual case. Taking to Twitter, he shared his article and wrote about the film, "It incorrectly depicts Norway's belief in family life and our respect for different cultures.

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'Mother's love in Norway no different from mother's love in India ... (OpIndia)

Norwegian Ambassador to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund has reacted to Rani Mukerji's Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway calling it 'factually incorrect' | OpIndia News.

She said that her husband’s parents were unwilling to allow her to visit her children and that the children were being neglected. Sagarika was reunited with her children in April 2012, after months of back and forth between police authorities, the Child Welfare Committee, and the Kolkata High Court. She petitioned the Child Welfare Committee in Burdwan (West Bengal) to have her children transferred to her care. Helmed by Ashima Chibber, the trailer of Rani Mukerji starrer Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway begins with a shot of Mrs Chatterjee (Rani) blissfully going about her days in Norway with her husband and two children, Shubh and Shuchi. The family was apparently under Norway’s child welfare service also called Barnevarne’s surveillance for months, and in May 2011, officials removed the couple’s children from their care under the guise of poor parenting and placed them in foster care as per a local Norwegian court’s directive. They also had issues with children sharing a bed with their parents, which is fairly prevalent in Indian households. He also ‘categorically’ denied that ‘feeding with hands and sleeping in the same bed would be the reason for placing in alternative care’. Adding that he hoped the movie would not dissuade Indians from visiting Norway, Hans added, “I sincerely hope this movie will not discourage Indians from coming to Norway. Not in this case and not in any case.” A mother’s love in Norway is no different from a mother’s love in India.” He also spoke about how Indians celebrate ‘annual events such as the Bollywood Festival Norway, Oslo Durga Puja and the Mela festival’. Criticising the movie makers for a negative portrayal Norway, Hans said that the cultures of the two countries might be different but human instincts are the same.

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'Mrs Chatterjee Vs. Norway' Team Hits Back At Norwegian ... (India Times)

Film producer Nikkhil Advani and the Norwegian ambassador to India, Hans Jacob Frydenlund, are at loggerheads over Rani Mukerji's new movie, Mrs Chatterjee ...

In Oslo and other parts of Norway, and (even) other parts of the world, people are eager to watch the film, and all the tickets are sold out. And last but not least, the Indian Government helped me a lot and will continue to support such families in the future. [Film producer Nikkhil Advani and the Norwegian ambassador to India, Hans Jacob Frydenlund, are at loggerheads over Rani Mukerji's new movie, Mrs Chatterjee vs. Certainly not for the children, the parents, or the Child Welfare Service tasked with finding the right solution," he added. I condemn the false statement by the Norwegian ambassador in the papers today…he spoke about my case without having any decency to ask me. Last evening we hosted the Norwegian Ambassador and volunteered to show him our film Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. When the whole world can see the beautiful bond between my children and me." They supported my husband when he was cruel to me and called themselves a ‘feminist country’. They destroyed my life and my reputation and traumatized my children. Even 10 years after, I have single-handedly brought up my children so well in full view of the world. I was quiet because, just like Sagarika Chakraborty, they don't need me to fight for them and ‘culturally’, we do not insult our guests. Post the screening, I sat quietly watching him admonish two strong women who have chosen to tell this very important story.

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'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway': 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Miss ... (Outlook India)

Rani Mukerji and Ashima Chibber have churned out a masterpiece in 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway'. While the movie may be a perfect OTT film, but now that it's ...

Female filmmakers and screenwriters are becoming more prominent as they continue to put forward women-centric stories with socially relevant films that are a mirror of society by doing some notable work and making their name in a male-dominated industry. The film depicts how she fought not only for her children, but also for her ethnicity and the integrity of her country. There has been a wave of really successful and interesting women-centric films with ambitious and strong female leads. The trailer has given us a taste of what's to come and the audience is buzzing with excitement. Norway is unquestionably one of those masterpieces that leaves an ever lasting impression with its strong plot and powerful performance by Rani Mukerji. Her plight and injustice, as well as the cultural intolerance she faced, compelled India's Foreign Ministry to join her in the custody battle.

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Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway turns the spotlight on state of custody ... (The Hindu)

The film was released across the country on March 17, even as the Norwegian Embassy in Delhi called it a “work of fiction”, and defended the Norwegian Child ...

The movie also turns the spotlight on the similar case of Ariha Shah, the two-year-old daughter of a couple from Ahmedabad who was taken into childcare custody by German authorities in September 2021, alleging that she had been abused at home, a charge her father and mother, Bhavesh and Dhara Shah deny. Sagarika of slapping her toddler, as well as the children not having enough room to play in the house and having “unsuitable” clothes and toys. “In Norway, we value and respect different family systems and cultural practices, also when these are different to what we are accustomed to - apart from corporal punishment in the upbringing. Sagarika, who has now reverted to her maiden name of Chakraborty, told The Hindu before the screening of the movie at a theatre in the national capital. After India raised several diplomatic protests, the children were returned to India by Norwegian authorities and placed with other family members in 2012. The movie also has parallels to the ongoing dispute involving a child in Germany.

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Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway: A Mother's Wrath (FilmInk)

The director and star of the Indian indie explain their respective approaches to telling the appalling true story.

“For me, it was really easy to access that emotion because I channelled Debika’s character through my mother. Mukerji was able to rely on her own foundation to play Mrs. You must be true to the emotion of the story.” “It is the story of a brave mother who fought this battle in a foreign country and then back in her own country and yet never giving up,” says lead actress Rani Mukerji. Mukerji plays Debika Chatterjee (renamed) in the film and delivers a performance that many are calling her best yet. I knew I had to put my voice to it,” says Ashima Chibber, the director of Mrs.

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Rani Mukherji starrer 'Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway' reveals real-life ... (SBS)

Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway is inspired by the true story of Sagarika Chakraborty who was deemed unfit as a mother and her children were taken away by the ...

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Rani Mukerji's Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway outperforms Kapil ... (The Indian Express)

Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, Zwigato box office collection: Rani Mukerji starrer is performing better than Kapil Sharma's film.

It focuses on the predicament of the lives of the food delivery executives and how they work round the clock to make ends meet. [ Ranbir Kapoor’s Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tu-jhoothi-main-makkaar-box-office-collection-day-10-luv-ranjan-ranbir-kapoor-rs-109-crore-gross-8504311/) Both films are getting decent footfall. In her review of the film, she wrote, “Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway is a story that needed to be told to remind us about the power of a strong-willed mother. Smart move by the makers and distributors for the critically-acclaimed film.” However, the lower collection of Zwigato can be attributed to its limited release. The film, based on the true story of an Indian couple whose children were taken away from them by Norwegian welfare services in 2011, had 9.66% occupancy in the Hindi market on its opening day.

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'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' box-office collection: Rani Mukerji-starrer ... (Economic Times)

In the film, Mukerji essays the role of a mother battling the state for her kids.

[Ashima](/topic/ashima)Chibber, 'Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway' also stars Neena Gupta, Jim Sarbh and Anirban Bhattacharya among others along with Mukerji who plays the lead. The infamous battle went on until the Calcutta High Court handed over the children to Chakraborty in January 2013. The film is based on Sagarika Chakaraborty's book 'The Journey of a Mother'. What a tremendous effort by the whole team of Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. The actor shared a poster of the film with caption: “What a tremendous effort by the whole team of Mrs. My Rani shines in the central role as only…

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Rani Mukerji's Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway opens at Rs1.27 cr (Hindustan Times)

Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway box office: Rani Mukerji's film collected ₹1.27 crore amid positive reviews and is expected to grow during the weekend.

On the day of the film's release, the Norwegian Ambassador to India, Hans Jacob Frydenlund said in an op-ed that the film incorrectly depicts the country's (Norway's) belief in family life. The Hindustan Times review of the film called it a ‘heartbreaking legal drama that suffers a flawed execution’. Even 10 years after I have single-handedly brought up my children so well in full view of the world.” She further added, “The Norwegian Government continues to spread lies against me. Also read: [ Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway review: Rani Mukerji’s heartbreaking legal drama suffers a flawed execution](https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mrs-chatterjee-vs-norway-review-rani-mukerji-s-heartbreaking-legal-drama-suffers-a-flaw-101678797774705.html) [Rani Mukerji's](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/rani-mukerji) emotional drama Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway released in theatres on Friday amid positive reviews. She said in the video, “He spoke about my case without having any decency to ask me.

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Mani Shankar Aiyar responds to Norway's Ambassador: 'Mrs ... (The Indian Express)

The flaws in the implementation of child protection laws have impacted not only immigrant families but also Norwegians.

That is the precise reason why it is as much in the interests of Norwegian parents as of Non-Resident Indian parents to look into the evident flaws in the implementation of child protection laws and the laws themselves. It was only intervention at the level of the Indian foreign minister that enabled the children to be repatriated to the extended family in India. I suggest the Ambassador draw the attention of his authorities to these studies as he is quite right in asserting that “a mother’s love in Norway is no different from a mother’s love in India”. There is no other intervention on record to suggest that this is standard practice for the Indian foreign office. Instead, the facts on which the film is based are conveniently ducked with the argument that the case “was resolved a decade ago in cooperation with the Indian authorities”. The story then goes on to recount how, with the intervention of the Indian foreign minister and the efforts of an Indian lawyer, the children were restored to the mother and how they are now being brought up by the mother, happy and normal.

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