OMG! SS Rajamouli Wanted To Make A Film On Indus Valley Civilization But Pakistan Denied Permission —

Indian filmmaker SS Rajamouli is known for making larger-than-life movies that also carry cultural references for the people. The director had thought of making a film about Mohenjadaaro and Harappa civilizations way back, but couldn't make it. Here's how the matter came to light after so many years.

These are amazing illustrations that bring history alive & spark our imagination. Shoutout to @ssrajamouli to consider a film project based on that era that will create global awareness of that ancient civilisation…😊 https://t.co/ApKxOTA7TI

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 29, 2023

The Chairman of Mahindra Group, Anand Mahindra, shared a picture of the Indus Valley civilization and expressed his desire to SS Rajamouli, saying, "These are amazing illustrations that bring history alive & spark our imagination. Shoutout to @ssrajamouli to consider a film project based on that era that will create global awareness of that ancient civilisation…😊"

Yes sir… While shooting for Magadheera in Dholavira, I saw a tree so ancient that It turned into a fossil. Thought of a film on the rise and fall of Indus valley civilization, narrated by that tree!!

Visited Pakistan few years later. Tried so hard to visit Mohenjodaro. Sadly,… https://t.co/j0PFLMSjEi

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) April 30, 2023

SS Rajamouli replied, "Yes sir… While shooting for Magadheera in Dholavira, I saw a tree so ancient that It turned into a fossil. Thought of a film on the rise and fall of Indus valley civilization, narrated by that tree!! Visited Pakistan few years later. Tried so hard to visit Mohenjodaro. Sadly, was denied permission.😢"