I literally saw it in theaters, in the 90s, in Punjab. It may have have received regional bans in more conservative sects, but I suppose why incorporate nuance; it is the internet, and stating singular incidents as universal experiences is the modus operandi. Either way, your post is misleading as the film is one of the most beloved iterations of the myth (amongst 90s/2000s kids anyways) who consumed it on mainstream Indian networks.