‘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 by Modi is to create division within secular society by screening the film 'The Kerala Story', which is a collection of untruth… The politics of division cannot be used in Kerala”. Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala also said that the move to screen 'The Kerala Story' on Doordarshan, "creates division in society".

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Lok Sabha polls | Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’
8 months ago

Lok Sabha polls | Pinarayi Vijayan says both BJP and Congress are ‘anti-Kerala’

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the Bharatiya Janata Party has an “anti-Kerala” approach and the reason may be that “the State does not accept them.” Speaking at the ‘Meet the Leader’ event organised by the Kannur Press Club on April 23, Mr. Vijayan said “the people of Kerala did not accept them yesterday, they will neither accept them …

Pinarayi Vijayan counters PM Modi’s portrayal of Kerala as a State in decline
8 months, 1 week ago

Pinarayi Vijayan counters PM Modi’s portrayal of Kerala as a State in decline

The Hindu  

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on April 16 sought to refute Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s alleged portrayal of Kerala as a State in economic and social decline. Mr. Vijayan said Kerala had moved the Supreme Court against the Centre’s decision to haul down the State’s borrowing limit by premising the decision on an erroneous interpretation of Article 293 of the …

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 …

BJP welcomes screening of The Kerala Story by diocese; UDF, LDF oppose decision
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP welcomes screening of The Kerala Story by diocese; UDF, LDF oppose decision

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has welcomed the screening of the allegedly Islamophobic movie The Kerala Story by the Idukki diocese of the Syro-Malabar Church for catechism students. BJP central zone president N. Hari said the diocese acted with a “sense of reality.“ “The courageous decision of the Idukki diocese to screen the movie is a major setback to the campaign …

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 …

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 Kerala Story OTT Release February 16 ZEE5 Adah Sharma Sudipto Sen Vipul Amrutlal Shah
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The Kerala Story OTT Release February 16 ZEE5 Adah Sharma Sudipto Sen Vipul Amrutlal Shah

ABP News  

New Delhi: As the Adah Sharma-starrer 'The Kerala Story' is set for the OTT release, director Sudipto Sen shared that tackling such a sensitive topic and translating it into a film is no small feat. Inspired by real events, 'The Kerala Story' which has created quite a buzz during its theatrical release, delves into the sensitive and complex issue of …

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 …

Exclusive| The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen reacts to Kamal Haasan calling it ‘propaganda’: There are very stupid…
1 year, 6 months ago

Exclusive| The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen reacts to Kamal Haasan calling it ‘propaganda’: There are very stupid…

Hindustan Times  

Sudipto Sen directorial The Kerala Story has been embroiled in controversy ever since its release. What Kamal Haasan said “Propaganda films I am against,” Kamal Haasan said at a presser in Abu Dhabi, adding, “It’s not enough if you just write ‘true story’ at the bottom as a logo. It has to really be true, and that is not true.” …

Kamal Haasan calls The Kerala Story a propagandist film: It's not enough if you write 'true story'
1 year, 6 months ago

Kamal Haasan calls The Kerala Story a propagandist film: It's not enough if you write 'true story'

Hindustan Times  

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has commented on Sudipto Sen's controversial movie, The Kerala Story and called it a propaganda film. Kamal Haasan on The Kerala Story As quoted by the news agency ANI, Kamal Haasan said, “I told you, it's propagandist films that I am against. It has to really be true and that is not true.” The Kerala Story and …

The Kerala Story BO: Film enters ₹200 crore club, becomes ‘all-time blockbuster’
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story BO: Film enters ₹200 crore club, becomes ‘all-time blockbuster’

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala Story has garnered ₹203.47 crore at the domestic box office, over two weeks after the film's release. On Monday, the film's production house Sunshine Pictures had said The Kerala Story touched ₹200 crore nett at the domestic box office. Last week, a special screening of The Kerala Story was organised at the main theatre of the Pune-based Film …

‘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 …

Vipul Shah addresses the media on the court's verdict of lifting the ban of The Kerala Story in West Bengal, Telangana
1 year, 7 months ago

Vipul Shah addresses the media on the court's verdict of lifting the ban of The Kerala Story in West Bengal, Telangana

Firstpost  

Yesterday, the court lifted the ban from the film ‘ The Kerala Story’ from the state of West Bengal and Telangana. The film’s director Sudipto Sen and actress Adah Sharma travelled and addressed media while film’s producer and creative director Vipul Amrutlal Shah joined virtually and responded live to the media over a TV screen. Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s well-budget film …

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 …

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. …

‘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 released in over 200 screens in US and Canada amid controversy
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story released in over 200 screens in US and Canada amid controversy

Live Mint  

After its hitting all the charts and becoming a big commercial success, The Kerala Story was released on more than 200 screens in the US and Canada on Friday. The Kerala Story is a mission which is beyond the creative boundaries of cinema, a movement that should reach the masses all over the world and raise awareness," Sen told a …

'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 …

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 team meets UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath; Adah Sharma, Sudipto Sen are all smiles
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story team meets UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath; Adah Sharma, Sudipto Sen are all smiles

India TV News  

The makers of the ongoing controversial movie, 'The Kerala Story' met the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath. Lead actor Adah Sharma, director Sudipto Sen, producer and creative Vipul Amrutlal Shah were present to talk and mingle with the political leader. While expressing gratitude for making the film tax-free in UP, director Sudipto Sen shared, "We came to thank …

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

'What scares those': BJP's Khushbu after Kerala Story pulled down in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 7 months ago

'What scares those': BJP's Khushbu after Kerala Story pulled down in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader and National Commission for Women member Khushbu Sundar condemned the opposition to The Kerala Story in her state and said people should be allowed to decide what they want to watch. Theatres in Tamil Nadu stopped the screening of the controversial movie that was released on May 5 citing poor box office collection. Tamil Nadu theatre owners stopped …

\"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 …

Nadda on ’The Kerala Story’: ’…Terrorism which is without ammunition...’
1 year, 7 months ago

Nadda on ’The Kerala Story’: ’…Terrorism which is without ammunition...’

Live Mint  

After watching the movie 'The Kerala Story', Bharatiya Janata Party national president JP Nadda said that there is a new type of terrorism that is without ammunition. While talking to reporters, Nadda said, "There's a new type of terrorism which is without ammunition, 'Kerala Story' exposes that poisonous terrorism. Earlier, while addressing a rally in poll-bound Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra …

Why are they with organisations like ISIS? Union minister after Bengal govt bans 'The Kerala Story'
1 year, 7 months ago

Why are they with organisations like ISIS? Union minister after Bengal govt bans 'The Kerala Story'

India Today  

Mamata Banerjee is wrong to ban The Kerala Story in Bengal, Union minister Anurag Thakur said after the state put a stop to the screening of the controversial film. Bengal today announced its decision to ban 'The Kerala Story', marred in controversy since its teaser was released and facing stiff protests in several states. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the …

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

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

India TV News  

The Kerala Story: After attending a special screening of 'The Kerala Story', BJP national President JP Nadda said a new type of terrorism has emerged which is without ammunition. PM Modi on The Kerala Story Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a rally in poll-bound Karnataka said that 'The Kerala Story' movie is based on a terror conspiracy. Adding …

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 …

Adah Sharma responds to people still calling The Kerala Story a ‘propaganda film’
1 year, 7 months ago

Adah Sharma responds to people still calling The Kerala Story a ‘propaganda film’

Hindustan Times  

Actor Adah Sharma who is the lead actor in Sudipto Sen's directorial The Kerala Story took to Twitter and shared a note for those who are ‘still calling it a propaganda film.' In a new tweet, Adah wrote, “And for the few still calling #TheKeralaStory a propaganda film, saying these incidents do not exist even after watching testimonials of several …

PM Modi uses The Kerala Story to attack Congress poll campaign
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi uses The Kerala Story to attack Congress poll campaign

The Hindu  

Shifting gears from developmental issues to the theme of terrorism-nationalism ahead of elections in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his poll rally in Ballari on Friday accused the Congress of “nurturing terrorism to appease and safeguard its vote bank”. Citing the controversial film The Kerala Story to bolster his tirade against the Congress, Mr. Modi said, “In the changing …

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 …

Kerala Guv Arif Mohammed Khan speaks amid The Kerala Story row, says ‘If there
1 year, 7 months ago

Kerala Guv Arif Mohammed Khan speaks amid The Kerala Story row, says ‘If there

Live Mint  

Amid the ongoing The Kerala Story film controversy, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said that it is the state government's responsibility to take steps against any 'love jihad' incidents occurring in the state. If there are love jihad incidents in Kerala, it's the state government's responsibility to take steps against it.” "The Kerala Story', starring Adah Sharma, is set to …

The Kerala Story: Tamil Nadu on high alert ahead of release on Friday
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story: Tamil Nadu on high alert ahead of release on Friday

Live Mint  

Tamil Nadu is on high alert in anticipation of the release of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' on May 5. The official also confirmed that reports that the intelligence wing has recommended that the government “must not release The Kerala Story are incorrect”. Supreme Court refused to interfere The Supreme Court has refused to entertain pleas to stall the …

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 …

How Adah Sharma's The Kerala Story can be a huge surprise at the box office?
1 year, 7 months ago

How Adah Sharma's The Kerala Story can be a huge surprise at the box office?

Firstpost  

Until the teaser of The Kerala Story arrived in November last year, people hardly had any idea about the tragic story of the Malayalam-speaking state, which talks about the conversion of 32,000 women to Islam followed by recruitment in the terror group, Islamic State. While the film sparked controversy right from the word go with many political parties demanding a …

‘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 …

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