In the Name of God (1992)

A Film for Communal Harmony

In the Name of God (1992) poster

The film explores the campaign waged by the Hindu right-wing organisation Vishva Hindu Parishad to build a Ram temple at the site of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, as well as the communal violence that it triggered. A couple of months after Ram ke Naam was released, VHP activists demolished the Babri Masjid in 1992, provoking further violence.

Director: Anand Patwardhan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:
Editing: Anand Patwardhan
Country: India
Language: English, हिन्दी
Original Language: hi

Keywords

nationalism, secularism, communal riots, ayodhya, hindutva

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is In the Name of God about?
The film explores the campaign waged by the Hindu right-wing organisation Vishva Hindu Parishad to build a Ram temple at the site of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, as well as the communal violence that it triggered. A couple of months after Ram ke Naam was released, VHP activists demolished the Babri Masjid in 1992, provoking further violence.
Who directed In the Name of God?
In the Name of God was directed by Anand Patwardhan.
How long is In the Name of God?
In the Name of God has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is In the Name of God?
In the Name of God is a Documentary film.
Where was In the Name of God produced?
In the Name of God was produced in India.