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 the RSS. "Kerala will remain steadfast in opposing such malicious attempts to sow hatred," Vijayan said in a post on X. Doordarshan has announced that the movie will be broadcast on April 5. A public sector broadcast service should not stand with the "BJP's attempt to polarise" the secular Kerala society, it 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 …

Doordarshan airs ‘The Kerala Story’, Dhruv Rathee's video screened to counter
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Doordarshan airs ‘The Kerala Story’, Dhruv Rathee's video screened to counter

Hindustan Times  

Amid a massive political backlash, Doordarshan on Friday, April 5, aired the controversial Bollywood film 'The Kerala Story'. Meanwhile, the Democratic Youth Federation of India, the youth wing of the CPI screened a video, 'The Kerala Story True or Fake?' Earlier on Friday, the CPI and the Congress in Kerala lodged separate complaints with the Election Commission of India against …

Kerala High Court Refrains From Passing Orders Against Airing Of 'The Kerala Story' Movie On Doordarshan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Refrains From Passing Orders Against Airing Of 'The Kerala Story' Movie On Doordarshan

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today refrained from passing any orders against airing 'The Kerala Story' on Doordarshan on April 05, 2024 at 8.00 PM. The petitioner has also submitted emails to the Election Commission of India, Director General, Doordarshan and Director General, Prasar Bharati to prevent airing the movie today since it would be against the election rules and Model …

‘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 …

‘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 …

BBFC had to bow before public pressure: The Kerala Story producer Vipul Shah
1 year, 7 months ago

BBFC had to bow before public pressure: The Kerala Story producer Vipul Shah

Op India  

In positive news for the filmmakers of The Kerala Story and overseas audiences, the film which was unexpectedly pulled from theatres in the United Kingdom before its scheduled premiere on May 12, was given the green light to screen by the British Board of Film Classification. #WATCH | Mumbai: #TheKeralaStory film's producer Vipul Shah says, "Britain's censor certification agency had …

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’ 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 …

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 …

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 …

Ashoke Pandit condemns Mamata Banerjee's ‘dictatorial attitude’ post The Kerala Story ban in West Bengal
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashoke Pandit condemns Mamata Banerjee's ‘dictatorial attitude’ post The Kerala Story ban in West Bengal

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker and president of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association Ashoke Pandit has condemned the ban on The Kerala Story in West Bengal. Ashoke Pandit spoke about West Bengal CM's decision to ban The Kerala Story in the state. On Tuesday, speaking to news agency ANI, Ashoke said, "I condemn the banning of the film The Kerala Story by …

'The Kerala Story' crew member receives threat, Mumbai Police provides security
1 year, 7 months ago

'The Kerala Story' crew member receives threat, Mumbai Police provides security

Hindustan Times  

A crew member of the movie 'The Kerala Story', received a threatening message from an unknown number, according to Mumbai Police. As per the police, Sudipto Sen, director of the film 'The Kerala Story' informed police about the threat message. As per the police, Sudipto Sen, director of the film 'The Kerala Story' informed police that one of the crew …

‘Mamata is anti-Hindu, anti-India’: BJP MP slams ‘The Kerala Story’ ban
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Mamata is anti-Hindu, anti-India’: BJP MP slams ‘The Kerala Story’ ban

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Locket Chatterjee has hit out at West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee after the state government banned recently released film ‘The Kerala Story’ in the state. BJP MP Locket Chatterjee termed the ban on 'The Kerala Story' a bid to win Muslim votes, She made a huge mistake. With this, Bengal has become the first state …

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', …

’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 …

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 …

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’ | …

‘The Kerala Story’ gets ‘A’ certificate; 10 scenes deleted
1 year, 7 months ago

‘The Kerala Story’ gets ‘A’ certificate; 10 scenes deleted

Live Mint  

The film 'The Kerala Story' which is set to be released in cinemas on May 5, has triggered a political storm in the country. Earlier Tharoor tweeted, "The film may be "your" Kerala story but not "our" Kerala story" after the trailer of the film was out. About The Kerala Story film: Helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul …

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: …

'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 …

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