Third film in Deepa Mehta's "elemental trilogy," which began with Fire (1996) and continued with Earth (1998). Shoot in Varanasi was stopped due to threats and demonstrations orchestrated by Hindu fundamentalist groups supported by the leadership of the state government in Uttar Pradesh. George Lucas took out a full-page ad in "Variety" to support Deepa Mehta in her struggle to make this film when Indian authorities made clear their intentions to shut the production down. ...[Read Story ]