The trailer for the upcoming film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway, starring Rani Mukerji, has brought attention back to a decade-old case that an Indian couple fought in Norway to regain custody of their children. In 2011, Norway's child welfare service, known as Barnevarne, took custody of Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya's two children and placed them in foster care. This controversial move brought Norway's strict policies related to child-rearing to the world's attention and resulted in a diplomatic dispute between India and Norway.
The couple had to enlist the help of the Indian government to be reunited with their children, and it took two long years before they could finally be reunited. Ashima Chibber's film Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway depicts Sagarika Bhattacharya's arduous journey to be reunited with her children. The movie features Rani Mukerji in the lead role and marks the Bollywood debut of Bengali actor Anirban Bhattacharya. The film also stars Jim Sarbh and Neena Gupta in key roles.
This film sheds light on a controversial issue that has been discussed for years, and the trailer's release has once again brought attention to Norway's child welfare policies. The film's depiction of the events that occurred and the struggle that the Bhattacharya family faced is likely to strike a chord with audiences and stimulate further discussion and debate on this topic. Overall, Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway is a thought-provoking and timely film that highlights the importance of family and the lengths parents will go to be reunited with their children.
What Happened With Mr and Mrs Bhattacharya?
Anurup and Sagarika Bhattacharya's two children were taken away by
Norway's child welfare service in 2011, leading to a diplomatic row
between India and Norway. Charges against the parents included bad
parenting for hand-feeding the baby and slapping once. Norway's child
welfare service is extremely strict about child protection and imposes
strict regulations for all citizens living in the country. After a
diplomatic row, the Norwegian authorities awarded custody of the
children to their father's brother, enabling him to bring them back to
India. The couple separated, and Sagarika had to undergo another round
of legal battle in India to get custody of her children. In 2013,
Sagarika was granted custody of her children by the court.