Congress urges state not to give screening permission for film ‘The Kerala Story’
1 year, 7 months ago

Congress urges state not to give screening permission for film ‘The Kerala Story’

Hindustan Times  

As the controversial movie The Kerala Story is set to hit theatres on May 5, the Congress on Friday urged the Kerala government not to give screening permission for the film, which it said was “full of lies and painted the Muslim community in bad light.” Vipul Amrutlal Shah is producing the Adah Sharma-starrer, The Kerala Story The Democratic Youth Federation of India, the youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India, also came down heavily on the upcoming movie saying the “Sangh Parivar was using an even popular medium to humiliate the state and whole community.” Two months ago, the film’s trailer was released which triggered protests in the state. The film is directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Shah and it is taken in the backdrop 2016 missing case of 21 people from north Kerala, who reportedly joined the Islamic State-held areas of Syria and Afghanistan or ISIS. It is intended to defame the state and community and Sangh Parivar outfits are behind this,” said opposition leader V D Satheesan. Earlier the Muslim League, an ally of the Congress, had threatened agitation against the movie saying “it demonised the whole community”.

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'Kerala story' screenings are ‘misguided propaganda:’ Intellectuals appeal for interfaith co-existence
8 months, 1 week ago

'Kerala story' screenings are ‘misguided propaganda:’ Intellectuals appeal for interfaith co-existence

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : A group of intellectuals have decried the screening of the film ‘Kerala Story’ by a section of the Christian church for young believers as part of what the organisers said was an attempt to ‘create awareness’. “It is most unfortunate that a film made as part of a political propaganda and with little concern for ground facts is …

The Kerala Story criticised by religious leaders of the state during Eid sermons: ‘We should not become tools…’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The Kerala Story criticised by religious leaders of the state during Eid sermons: ‘We should not become tools…’

Hindustan Times  

While addressing the faithful at the famed Palayam Juma Masjid in Thiruvananthapuram during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, Imam V P Suhaib Maulavi cautioned against attempts by vested interests to create division in society. He said the screening of the controversial movie The Kerala Story and the ongoing discussions revolving around it were part of such attempts. Religious leaders in the state criticise …

‘But you said…’: Union minister reacts as Left opposes DD's decision to air ‘The Kerala Story’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘But you said…’: Union minister reacts as Left opposes DD's decision to air ‘The Kerala Story’

Hindustan Times  

Citing Left Democratic Front's previous assertions declaring its support for freedom of expression, Union minister V Muraleedharan on Friday questioned Kerala's ruling alliance over its opposition to Doordarshan's decision to air “The Kerala Story.” The story of ‘The Kerala Story’ movie revolves around the lives of three girls from the state who narrate their ordeal of being trapped in marriage …

‘Don’t become propaganda machine for BJP’: CM Pinarayi Vijayan asks Doordarshan not to air ’The Kerala Story’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Don’t become propaganda machine for BJP’: CM Pinarayi Vijayan asks Doordarshan not to air ’The Kerala Story’

Live Mint  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has denounced Doordarshan's decision to telecast "The Kerala Story" and has asked the public broadcaster to withdraw from screening the controversial movie. A political controversy has erupted surrounding the film 'The Kerala Story,' released last year. Kerala opposition leader V D Satheesan wrote on the X platfrom, “The strategy of the Sangh Parivar administration led …

‘2018’: The real, heart-warming Kerala story and a monotone of hatred, falsities in contrast
1 year, 6 months ago

‘2018’: The real, heart-warming Kerala story and a monotone of hatred, falsities in contrast

The Hindu  

Recently, the film 2018 became the highest grosser in Malayalam cinema history and crossed ₹150 crore in box office collection for the first time. The Kerala Story is a Goebbelsian film without the cinematic qualities that even some Nazi propaganda films had. As the protagonist of the film says, “Kerala is sitting on live time bomb.” If the subtitle of …

'You Can't Vilify A Community' : Supreme Court Judges Agree To Watch 'The Kerala Story' Movie After Objections Raised To Portrayal Of Muslims
1 year, 7 months ago

'You Can't Vilify A Community' : Supreme Court Judges Agree To Watch 'The Kerala Story' Movie After Objections Raised To Portrayal Of Muslims

Live Law  

While hearing the batch of petitions concerning the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story', the Supreme Court orally remarked today that as much as the Apex Court was there to protect free speech, vilifying a community could not be permitted. He said– "The movie starts with "fight the non believers" said by a Muslim man.Another scene shows Muslim …

SC stays West Bengal govt order banning 'The Kerala Story'
1 year, 7 months ago

SC stays West Bengal govt order banning 'The Kerala Story'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the West Bengal government's order banning the screening of the film "The Kerala Story" and asked Tamil Nadu to ensure the safety of moviegoers after theatre owners decided to stop screening the film due to security concerns. The bench, also comprising Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala, said it would …

The Kerala Story: To Ban or Not to Ban – That is For The People to Decide - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story: To Ban or Not to Ban – That is For The People to Decide - News18

News 18  

I am against the culture of banning, be it films, books, exhibitions or anything else, unless the reasons are absolutely and verifiably compelling. The above comments are, as you must have guessed, in the context of the controversy surrounding Sudipto Sen’s film The Kerala Story. We now have a situation where some parts of India don’t want people to see …

Mamata Banerjee govt defends ban on The Kerala Files in SC, says audience make ‘objectional comments’ seeing Hindus tortured, ‘hate speech’ in movie hurts religious feelings
1 year, 7 months ago

Mamata Banerjee govt defends ban on The Kerala Files in SC, says audience make ‘objectional comments’ seeing Hindus tortured, ‘hate speech’ in movie hurts religious feelings

Op India  

On Tuesday, May 16, the West Bengal government led by CM Mamata Banerjee submitted an affidavit in which it defended a ban on the film The Kerala Story claiming that the movie contains ‘manipulated facts and hate speech’ in several scenes and may hurt the religious sentiments leading to communal disharmony and pose a law and order situation. In its …

'The Kerala Story' Movie Based On Manipulated Facts, Contains Hate Speech : West Bengal Govt Tells Supreme Court
1 year, 7 months ago

'The Kerala Story' Movie Based On Manipulated Facts, Contains Hate Speech : West Bengal Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

Defending the ban imposed on the controversial movie "The Kerala Story", the State of West Bengal told the Supreme Court in its affidavit that the film is based on “manipulated facts and contains hate speech in multiple scenes that may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities”.The State Government said that it took the decision to ban the …

‘The Kerala Story’ contains hate speech, distorts facts, Mamata govt tells SC
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ contains hate speech, distorts facts, Mamata govt tells SC

Live Mint  

'The Kerala Story' is based on ‘manipulated facts’ and contains ‘hate speech’ that may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities which can lead to order issues in West Bengal, Mamata government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday as it defended its move to ban the movie. “The movie is based on manipulated facts and contains hate speeches,” …

'The Kerala Story' contains hate speech, based on manipulated facts: Bengal defends ban in SC
1 year, 7 months ago

'The Kerala Story' contains hate speech, based on manipulated facts: Bengal defends ban in SC

India Today  

The West Bengal government on Tuesday submitted its response to the Supreme Court regarding the ban imposed on the screening of the movie 'The Kerala Story' within the state. In its defense, the government argued that the film contains hate speech and is based on manipulated facts, which could potentially lead to communal disharmony and law and order issues in …

'The Kerala Story' director Sudipto Sen: 'The film is a movement that should reach the masses all over the world'
1 year, 7 months ago

'The Kerala Story' director Sudipto Sen: 'The film is a movement that should reach the masses all over the world'

Firstpost  

Amid all the controversy surrounding Sudipto Sen and Vipul Shah’s ‘ The Kerala Story’, the director-producer duo has spoken about the importance of their subject and the intent behind making this film. Sen first said in a statement, “The country was in denial of the long existing issue in the state of Kerala. The Kerala Story is a mission which …

5 Reasons For The Kerala Story Controversy
1 year, 7 months ago

5 Reasons For The Kerala Story Controversy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After The Kashmir Files, the much discussed movie during these days is ‘The Kerala Story’. ‘The Kerala Story’ is all about the story of three young girls from different parts of Kerala who are converted to Islam and join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. Several politicians in Kerala and Muslim leaders have alleged that the film would …

'Why should you not allow it to run?' SC notice to West Bengal over ban on 'The Kerala Story'
1 year, 7 months ago

'Why should you not allow it to run?' SC notice to West Bengal over ban on 'The Kerala Story'

Firstpost  

The SC on Friday issued notice to the West Bengal government on the plea of the makers of the movie ‘The Kerala Story’, challenging the decision of the Mamata Banerjee government to ban the screening of the movie in the state New Delhi: In response to a petition by the creators of the film The Kerala Story contesting the Mamata …

The Kerala Story row | Supreme Court questions West Bengal ban, TN alert on The Kerala Story
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story row | Supreme Court questions West Bengal ban, TN alert on The Kerala Story

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday challenged the West Bengal government to justify its decision to ban the screening of The Kerala Story, asking why it thought itself any different from other demographically similar States across the country which are showing the controversial film. Red alert in TN The film makers, represented by senior advocate Harish Salve, have sought the quashing …

‘The Kerala Story’ is a ‘Work of Art’, Says Catholic Bishops Council Amid Row over Play on Nuns
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ is a ‘Work of Art’, Says Catholic Bishops Council Amid Row over Play on Nuns

News 18  

Amid the controversy over ‘The Kerala Story’, which has been banned in West Bengal while Tamil Nadu has issued a “precautionary measure”, the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council has said the movie is a “work of art” by the director and the scriptwriter. The KCBC, the apex body of Kerala priests, had urged the LDF government of the state to ban …

Bengal BJP holds screening of 'The Kerala Story' despite ban
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengal BJP holds screening of 'The Kerala Story' despite ban

India Today  

The West Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday organised a special screening of Sudipto Sen directorial 'The Kerala Story' despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led state government ordering an immediate ban on the screening of the controversial film. BJP's North 24 Parganas district president Falguni Patra, along with the party's women wing workers, were present at the screening. …

Supreme Court to hear appeal after HC refuses to stay 'The Kerala Story' release
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court to hear appeal after HC refuses to stay 'The Kerala Story' release

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will hear on Monday an appeal against a Kerala High Court interim order refusing to stay the release of the controversial Sudipto Sen movie 'The Kerala Story', which claims to depict the 'forced recruitment and conversion of young girls and women by the Islamic State'. The petitions filed before the Kerala High Court last week argued 'The …

‘Will explore legal avenues if…,’ The Kerala Story producer on West Bengal ban
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Will explore legal avenues if…,’ The Kerala Story producer on West Bengal ban

Live Mint  

The Kerala Story' is “likely to cause a breach of peace,” the West Bengal government said in a notification on Monday explaining why it has prohibited the screening of the film. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, “It is to avoid any incident of hatred and violence, and maintain peace in the state.” The CM also mentioned 'Kashmir Files', …

Not quite the Kerala story
1 year, 7 months ago

Not quite the Kerala story

The Hindu  

Propaganda, it is said, is best delivered when it doesn’t appear to be so. About a fortnight before its release, The Kerala Story was called out by many for its gross misrepresentation of facts and deceit as the trailer claimed to portray the true story of “32,000 women” from Kerala, who it said were lured through ‘love jihad’ into joining …

’The Kerala Story’ banned in West Bengal, CM Banerjee calls film ‘distorted’
1 year, 7 months ago

’The Kerala Story’ banned in West Bengal, CM Banerjee calls film ‘distorted’

Live Mint  

The West Bengal government has banned controversial movie, ‘The Kerala Story’ from being screened in theatres. Earlier in the day, Banerjee described 'The Kerala Story' as a distorted movie, aimed at defaming the southern state. News agency ANI quoted Mamata Banerjee saying, “West Bengal govt has decided to ban the movie The Kerala Story. President of Tamil Nadu Theatre and …

\"New type of terrorism which is without ammunition...\": Nadda on 'The Kerala Story'
1 year, 7 months ago

\"New type of terrorism which is without ammunition...\": Nadda on 'The Kerala Story'

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: After watching the movie 'The Kerala Story', Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda said that there is a new type of terrorism which is without ammunition, adding that the film exposes "poisonous terrorism". Earlier, while addressing a rally in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 'The Kerala Story' movie is based on a terror conspiracy. The …

More than a story: on the film, The Kerala Story, and the demand that it be banned
1 year, 7 months ago

More than a story: on the film, The Kerala Story, and the demand that it be banned

The Hindu  

The demand for a ban on The Kerala Story, a film apparently based on the instances of a few women joining the Islamic State, is ill-conceived. Laws pertaining to public order indeed empower the police and local authorities to stop a film’s screening, but it will be perilous to do so every time a group demands a ban. Reports from …

Tamil Nadu stops screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ after protests
1 year, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu stops screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ after protests

Live Mint  

The theaters in Tamil Nadu decided to stop the screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ film amid poor reviews by the audience as well as protests against the film in the state. Tax-free in some states: The screening halt in Tamil Nadu came at a time when some states are offering a tax-free screening of the film, with a legislator in …

‘The Kerala Story’ made tax-free in Madhya Pradesh: CM Chouhan
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ made tax-free in Madhya Pradesh: CM Chouhan

Live Mint  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday announced to give tax-free status to 'The Kerala Story' in the state, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited the movie for bringing out terror conspiracies and used it to attack the Congress during a rally in Karnataka. That's why the Madhya Pradesh government is giving tax-free status to …

PM Narendra Modi invokes ‘The Kerala Story’, says ‘anti-India’ plot exposed in film
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Narendra Modi invokes ‘The Kerala Story’, says ‘anti-India’ plot exposed in film

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is campaigning in Karnataka’s Bellary has mentioned the Hindi film ‘The Kerala Story’ in his speech and alleged that the Congress is trying to oppose the film. PM Modi invokes ‘The Kerala Story’, says ‘anti-India’ plot exposed in film Speaking at Bellary, PM Modi said, “The movie ‘The Kerala story’ is trying to expose the …

PM Modi on ‘The Kerala Story’ controversy: ’Film shows ugly truth’
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi on ‘The Kerala Story’ controversy: ’Film shows ugly truth’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reacted to the ongoing controversy over the film ‘The Kerala Story’, saying that the movie is based on a terror conspiracy. Addressing a rally in Ballari of poll-bound Karnataka, PM Modi said ‘The Kerala Story’ shows the ugly truth of terrorism and exposes the plans of terrorists. PM MODI ON ‘THE KERALA STORY’ | …

Protests against the screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ in Kochi
1 year, 7 months ago

Protests against the screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ in Kochi

The Hindu  

Activists of the Nationalist Youth Congress and Fraternity Movement staged a protest in front of the Shenoy’s theatre in Kochi on Friday against the screening of the controversial film ‘The Kerala Story’. ‘Bundle of lies’ Members of the NYC, the youth wing of the Nationalist Congress Party, entered the theatre premises shouting slogans demanding a ban on the movie. They …

Ban on ‘The Kerala Story’? Shashi Tharoor says this
1 year, 7 months ago

Ban on ‘The Kerala Story’? Shashi Tharoor says this

Live Mint  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has stated that he is not advocating for a ban on the upcoming film 'The Kerala Story', but he believes that the film misrepresents the reality of Kerala. 'The Kerala Story' has faced backlash due to its trailer's claim that 32,000 girls from the state went missing and later joined the terrorist group ISIS. Also Read: …

Shashi Tharoor clarifies stance on ‘The Kerala Story’ film: ‘Not calling for ban, but…’
1 year, 7 months ago

Shashi Tharoor clarifies stance on ‘The Kerala Story’ film: ‘Not calling for ban, but…’

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday stressed that he was not calling for a ban on the controversial film ‘The Kerala Story’. Tharoor's clarification came a day after he tweeted, “It may be your Kerala story. It is not our Kerala story,” along with a poster of the film that claims to “uncover the truth that …

Why Congress leader Shashi Tharoor slammed The Kerala Story: ‘Not our Kerala story’| Explained
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Congress leader Shashi Tharoor slammed The Kerala Story: ‘Not our Kerala story’| Explained

Firstpost  

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor tells the makers, ‘It may be your Kerala story. The trailer of Sen’s film ‘The Kerala Story’ came under fire as it claimed that 32,000 girls from the state went missing and later joined the terrorist group, ISIS. Leader of Opposition in Kerala Legislative Assembly VD Satheesan recently said that the film ‘The Kerala Story’ should …

Protest strengthens against The Kerala Story
1 year, 7 months ago

Protest strengthens against The Kerala Story

The Hindu  

The protest against the upcoming film The Kerala Story began to strengthen on Sunday with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan describing the film as a Sangh Parivar propaganda. Cautioning the people of Kerala against Sangh Parivar attempts to create communal discord in the State, the Chief Minister on Sunday warned of legal action against those trying to destroy peace by spreading …

‘The Kerala Story’ an attempt to spread hate propaganda, says Pinarayi Vijayan
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ an attempt to spread hate propaganda, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said the upcoming movie The Kerala Story was a product of the Sangh Parivar’s “factory of lies”. Propaganda films and the othering of Muslims should be viewed in the context of various efforts made by the Sangh Parivar to gain an advantage in electoral politics in Kerala,” Mr. Vijayan said in a Facebook …

CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls ‘The Kerala Story’ Sangh propaganda: ‘In trailer, we see…’
1 year, 7 months ago

CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls ‘The Kerala Story’ Sangh propaganda: ‘In trailer, we see…’

Hindustan Times  

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday hit out at the makers of the controversial movie “The Kerala Story”, alleging that they were pushing the propaganda of Sangh Parivar – an umbrella term used to refer to a family of organizations that are affiliated with or inspired by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the ideological fountainhead of the Bharatiya Janta Party …

'The Kerala Story' 'Freedom Of Expression Not A Licence To Spew Venom': Kerala's CPI(M), Congress Hit Out At Movie
1 year, 7 months ago

'The Kerala Story' 'Freedom Of Expression Not A Licence To Spew Venom': Kerala's CPI(M), Congress Hit Out At Movie

ABP News  

Kerala's CPI and Opposition Congress hit out at the controversial upcoming movie 'The Kerala Story'. The film, 'The Kerala Story', written and directed by Sudipto Sen is the narrative of the events that lead to the alleged missing of "approximately 32,000 women" in the southern state. In a Facebook post, Culture and Youth Affairs Minister Saji Cheriyan, as per PTI …

Movie 'The Kerala Story' an attempt to destroy state's communal harmony: Ruling CPI(M), opposition Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

Movie 'The Kerala Story' an attempt to destroy state's communal harmony: Ruling CPI(M), opposition Congress

The Hindu  

The ruling CPI and opposition Congress in Kerala on Friday lashed out against the controversial upcoming movie 'The Kerala Story', saying freedom of expression was not a licence to spew venom in society, and the film was an attempt to destroy the communal harmony of the state. 'The Kerala Story', written and directed by Sudipto Sen, is portrayed as "unearthing" …

The Kerala Story: Don’t give screening permission, says Congress
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story: Don’t give screening permission, says Congress

Hindustan Times  

As controversial movie “The Kerala Story” is set to hit the screen on May 5, the Congress on Friday urged the government not to give screening permission for the film which it said was “full of lies and painted the Muslim community in bad light.” Kerala opposition leader V D Satheesan said the film was part of a vicious agenda …

Govt., Oppn. call for ban on ‘deeply divisive’ Kerala Story movie
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt., Oppn. call for ban on ‘deeply divisive’ Kerala Story movie

The Hindu  

Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front and the Opposition United Democratic front have vehemently opposed the impending release of the contentious commercial film The Kerala Story. They have raised cautionary red flags, warning that the “acutely divisive” movie’s screening could divide society along sectarian lines. The film purportedly centres on the questionable claim that the Islamic State found Kerala a fertile …

Political groups in Kerala announce screening of BBC documentary
1 year, 11 months ago

Political groups in Kerala announce screening of BBC documentary

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: Various political groups in Kerala on Tuesday announced they would screen the controversial BBC documentary "India: The Modi Question" in the state, prompting the BJP to urge Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to intervene and put a stop to such endeavours. The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee's minority cell also said that the documentary would be screened in all district headquarters …

‘The Kerala Story’: Calls to halt release of controversial Bollywood movie about conversions to Islam
2 years, 1 month ago

‘The Kerala Story’: Calls to halt release of controversial Bollywood movie about conversions to Islam

The Independent  

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