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 Uttar Pradesh also organizing a free screening of ‘The Kerala Story’ for college-going girls. Madhya Pradesh government decided to give tax-free status to 'The Kerala Story' in the state. That's why the Madhya Pradesh government is giving tax-free status to the movie ‘The Kerala Story’," Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said.

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The Kerala Story criticised by religious leaders of the state during Eid sermons: ‘We should not become tools…’
8 months, 1 week 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 …

‘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 …

CM Vijayan asks Doordarshan to withdraw screening of ‘The Kerala Story’
8 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Vijayan asks Doordarshan to withdraw screening of ‘The Kerala Story’

Hindustan Times  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Thursday condemned the Doordarshan's decision to telecast "The Kerala Story" and asked the public broadcaster to withdraw from screening the controversial movie, saying it would only "exacerbate communal tensions" ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan He also asked the national broadcaster not to become a "propaganda machine" for the BJP and …

Vipul Shah on lack of screens for The Kerala Story: 'Won't be able to fight with goons'
1 year, 6 months ago

Vipul Shah on lack of screens for The Kerala Story: 'Won't be able to fight with goons'

Hindustan Times  

Producer Vipul Shah has said that the film's makers have taken all legal recourse they could to ensure the screening of The Kerala Story. The Kerala Story released earlier this month, but the film's screening was banned in West Bengal. The bench said it is the duty of the state government to maintain law and order as the film has …

The Kerala Story finally releases in West Bengal in single-screen theatres amid controversies
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story finally releases in West Bengal in single-screen theatres amid controversies

India TV News  

Despite Supreme Court lifting the ban on the much controversial movie, 'The Kerala Story' in West Bengal, the film was not getting released owing to theatre owners receiving threat calls. The film’s music director Bishakh Jyoti told ETimes that The Kerala Story was being screened in a single-screen theatre in North 24 Parganas’ Bongaon. “I am so happy that a …

The Kerala Story to cross ₹200 crore today
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story to cross ₹200 crore today

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala Story is finally set to cross the ₹200 crore mark on Monday. Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Shah, The Kerala Story claims that many women from Kerala were forced to convert to Islam and recruited by the terror group Islamic State. Sharing the box office collection of the film in its third weekend, film trade …

‘Bengal distributors being asked not to show The Kerala Story', claims film's director
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Bengal distributors being asked not to show The Kerala Story', claims film's director

Hindustan Times  

‘The Kerala Story’ director Sudipto Sen has alleged that the film's distributors are receiving calls and being asked not to screen the film. Sen's remark comes a day after the Supreme Court stayed the ban imposed by the West Bengal government in the state, paving way for the controversial film to be screened in the theatres there. "Mr Salve, on …

The Kerala Story director alleges theatre owners receiving calls not to show film after SC stays ban in WB
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story director alleges theatre owners receiving calls not to show film after SC stays ban in WB

India Today  

On May 18, the Supreme Court stayed West Bengal government's order banning The Kerala Story in West Bengal and Telangana. THE KERALA STORY PRESS EVENT IN KOLKATA Along with Sudipto Sen and Adah Sharma, The Kerala Story producer Vipul Shah answered media queries. READ | SC stays West Bengal's ban on 'The Kerala Story' Sudipto Sen also alleged that the …

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 …

Supreme Court Stays Bengal Govt's Order Banning 'The Kerala Story', Asks Makers For Disclaimer
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Stays Bengal Govt's Order Banning 'The Kerala Story', Asks Makers For Disclaimer

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the West Bengal government’s May 8 order banning screening of film ‘The Kerala Story’. The apex court also asked the Tamil Nadu government to ensure the safety of moviegoers after theatre owners decided to stop screening the film due to security concerns. On May 8, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ordered an immediate …

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 …

Abir to Saswata Chatterjee, Bengali actors react to The Kerala Story ban in West Bengal
1 year, 7 months ago

Abir to Saswata Chatterjee, Bengali actors react to The Kerala Story ban in West Bengal

India Today  

Sudipto Sen's The Kerala Story released on May 5. On the fourth day of its release, Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government put a ban on the film. The West Bengal government has told the Supreme Court that The Kerala Story is based on manipulated facts and contains hate speech that may hurt communal sentiments and cause disharmony between the communities. …

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’ 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’ screening stopped due to poor performance: Tamil Nadu to SC
1 year, 7 months ago

’The Kerala Story’ screening stopped due to poor performance: Tamil Nadu to SC

Live Mint  

The Tamil Nadu government told the Supreme Court on Tuesday the government did not impose any shadow ban on the film ‘The Kerala Story’ and the theatres stopped screening the film due to poor audience response. The government submitted that the filmmakers are deliberately submitting misleading statements in court and the government has not imposed any ‘shadow’ ban on the …

'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 …

Will not allow Madhya Pradesh to become 'Kerala story', no place for 'Love Jihad': CM Chouhan amid uproar
1 year, 7 months ago

Will not allow Madhya Pradesh to become 'Kerala story', no place for 'Love Jihad': CM Chouhan amid uproar

India TV News  

Madhya Prade sh: In the wake of chaos against the controversial film 'The Kerala Story', Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday asserted that he "will not allow MP to become a 'Kerala Story'". Chouhan threw light on action against Hizb-ut-Tahrir Accentuating the action taken against the radical Islamic organisation Hizb-ut-Tahrir, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister said, "Last year, …

Ban on 'The Kerala Story': SC seeks response of Tamil Nadu, Bengal govts
1 year, 7 months ago

Ban on 'The Kerala Story': SC seeks response of Tamil Nadu, Bengal govts

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday sought replies of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu governments on a plea of the producers of "The Kerala Story" challenging the ban in the two states. If people do not like the movie, they will not watch the movie," the bench told senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the West Bengal government. …

The Kerala Story: Decoding the brouhaha around Vipul Shah and Adah Sharma's film
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story: Decoding the brouhaha around Vipul Shah and Adah Sharma's film

Firstpost  

Ever since the film has been announced, The Kerala Story to be precise, it has been mired in multiple controversies. The tax-free status The Uttar Pradesh government will make “ The Kerala Story” tax-free in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday. PM Narendra Modi mentions The Kerala Story On the day of the film’s release, Prime Minister …

The Kerala Story Box Office Collection Day 6: Adah Sharma starrer holds strong, defies ban calls
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story Box Office Collection Day 6: Adah Sharma starrer holds strong, defies ban calls

India TV News  

'The Kerala Story,' featuring Adah Sharma, defies all odds as it maintains a strong presence at the box office despite facing bans and protests. Box Office Collection Day 6: Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Instagram account and wrote, "#TheKeralaStory is UNBEATABLE and UNSTOPPABLE. About The Kerala Story: In ‘The Kerala Story’, actress Adah Sharma plays the role …

’The Kerala Story’ becomes tax-free in Haryana, fourth state to do
1 year, 7 months ago

’The Kerala Story’ becomes tax-free in Haryana, fourth state to do

Live Mint  

The Kerala Story”, the film on conversion that has polarised political discourse, was given tax-free status in BJP-ruled Haryana by the Manohar Lal Khaatar government. “The Kerala Story”, which premiered on Friday, has made ₹45 crore at the box office in four days till Monday, according to trade experts. Meanwhile, amidst a raging controversy over West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata …

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. …

’The Kerala Story’ to be tax-free in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami says it depicts truth
1 year, 7 months ago

’The Kerala Story’ to be tax-free in Uttarakhand; CM Dhami says it depicts truth

Live Mint  

Uttarakhand Tourism and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj has said the controversial film "The Kerala Story" will be tax-free in the state. While a formal announcement about it is yet to be made by the Uttarakhand government, Maharaj told reporters on Monday that the film will be tax-free in the state soon. On Tuesday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said "The …

After Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh to declare 'The Kerala Story' tax-free
1 year, 7 months ago

After Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh to declare 'The Kerala Story' tax-free

Deccan Chronicle  

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government will make the recently released film 'The Kerala Story' tax-free in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced on Tuesday. "'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in Uttar Pradesh," CM Yogi said in a tweet. Stating that the 'The Kerala Story' "exposes the conspiracy of love Jihad, religious conversion and terrorism," Madhya Pradesh Chief …

Despite ban in few states, The Kerala Story trumps The Kashmir Files at the box office - here's how
1 year, 7 months ago

Despite ban in few states, The Kerala Story trumps The Kashmir Files at the box office - here's how

Firstpost  

Director Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story grabbed the headlines and audience’s attention right from its teaser, which was released last year. And for the the few still calling #TheKeralaStory a propaganda film,saying these incidents do not exist even after watching testimonials of several Indian victims,,,my humble request, Google two words ISIS and Brides.maybe an account of white girls narrated to …

After Madhya Pradesh, Vipul Shah's 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in Uttar Pradesh
1 year, 7 months ago

After Madhya Pradesh, Vipul Shah's 'The Kerala Story' to be made tax-free in Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

The Uttar Pradesh government will make “ The Kerala Story” tax-free in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Tuesday. “‘The Kerala Story’ to be made tax free in Uttar Pradesh,” Adityanath said from his official Twitter handle. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday ordered an immediate ban on the screening of the controversial film “ The …

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 …

The Kerala Story ‘tax-free’ in these states. How cheap are the tickets now
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story ‘tax-free’ in these states. How cheap are the tickets now

Live Mint  

The Kerala Story has been declared as ‘tax-free’ in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. On Monday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took to Twitter to announce that the controversial movie will be declared as ‘tax-free’ in the state. A similar announcement was made by Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan last week who said, “the film should be …

The Kerala Story’ row: Which states are banning the film, where is it tax-free?
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story’ row: Which states are banning the film, where is it tax-free?

Firstpost  

It’s become quite a regular occurrence in India – politics over a movie. The movie has generated a lot of buzz in the state, with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan calling it a product of the Sangh Parivar’s “lie factory.” He was quoted as saying, “Propaganda films and their otherisation of Muslims should be viewed in the context of various efforts …

The Kerala Story: UP becomes second state to declare the film tax-free
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story: UP becomes second state to declare the film tax-free

Live Mint  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday announced that the recently released film ‘The Kerala Story’ will be tax-free in the state. Last week, Madhya Pradesh also made the movie tax-free in the state The chief minister's secretariat also said, “Adityanath could watch the film along with his cabinet colleagues at a special screening to be organised at Lok Bhawan.” Recently, …

Maker of 'The Kerala Story' should be hanged in public: NCP leader
1 year, 7 months ago

Maker of 'The Kerala Story' should be hanged in public: NCP leader

India TV News  

The Kerala Story Coming down heavily on the makers of the 'The Kerala Story', an NCP leader has alleged that 'a state and its women' are being framed. Controversial film The Kerala Story has been in the news over its take on Islamic State content even calling for its ban. While, BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh has made the movie …

‘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', …

West Bengal Government bans screening of The Kerala Story to maintain harmony
1 year, 7 months ago

West Bengal Government bans screening of The Kerala Story to maintain harmony

The Hindu  

The West Bengal Government on Monday banned the screening of the film 'The Kerala Story' to maintain peace and harmony in the State. A press note from the West Bengal Government said that the decision has been taken to maintain peace and harmony in the State. Hours before the notification, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at a press conference described the …

’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 …

BJP demands tax exemption for ‘The Kerala Story’ from Kejriwal govt
1 year, 7 months ago

BJP demands tax exemption for ‘The Kerala Story’ from Kejriwal govt

Live Mint  

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday demanded from the AAP government in Delhi to exempt ‘The Kerala Story’ film from entertainment tax. In a letter to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said the film was based on the “serious issue of love jihad”, “religious conversion” and pushing innocent girls into “terrorism’. “'The Kerala Story' …

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 …

‘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 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’ | …

No stay on screening of The Kerala Story: Kerala High Court
1 year, 7 months ago

No stay on screening of The Kerala Story: Kerala High Court

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday declined to restrain the producer and director of The Kerala Story from releasing or screening the film. The Bench comprising Justice N. Nagaresh and Justice Sophy Thomas passed the order when a few writ petitions seeking to suspend the screening of the film or its teaser and trailer came up …

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 …

Madras HC dismisses plea against ‘The Kerala Story’ release
1 year, 7 months ago

Madras HC dismisses plea against ‘The Kerala Story’ release

Live Mint  

The Madras high court on Thursday dismissed a petition against the release of the controversial movie, ‘The Kerala Story’, which is slated to hit cinemas on 5 May. While dismissing the plea seeking a ban on the release of ‘The Kerala Story’, the Madras High Court asked the petitioner if he had watched the movie. ‘The Kerala Story’, directed by …

Vipul Shah's The Kerala Story: Accurate or not, the film has steam
1 year, 7 months ago

Vipul Shah's The Kerala Story: Accurate or not, the film has steam

Firstpost  

According to the US State Department report titled ‘Country Reports on Terrorism 2020: India’, “There were 66 known Indian-origin fighters affiliated with ISIS, as of November”. Helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film is all set to hit the theatres on May 5, 2023.The Kerala Story’ stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia …

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 …

'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 …

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 …

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