The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen urges Mamata Banerjee to watch his film: 'Very unfortunate...'
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen urges Mamata Banerjee to watch his film: 'Very unfortunate...'

India TV News  

Post the ban of The Kerala Story in West Bengal, the director of the film Sudipto Sen has requested the CM of West Bengal Mamta Banerjee to watch his movie. However, the makers including director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Shah have clarified that the film is a real story of three girls who went through such hardship. Talking about the issue with Mamta Banerjee and the ban in West Bengal, Sudipto told India TV, "It is very unfortunate that Mamata Banerjee without watching the film has banned it. Also Read: The Kerala Story actress Adah Sharma and makers Sudipto Sen, Vipul Shah meet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha

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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 …

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 …

The Kerala Story: Adah Sharma apologises as fan claims 'not a single show is available in Kolkata'
1 year, 6 months ago

The Kerala Story: Adah Sharma apologises as fan claims 'not a single show is available in Kolkata'

Firstpost  

Director Sudipto Sen’s The Kerala Story has turned out to be a box office phenomenon across the country. Apart from emerging the second-highest Bollywood grosser of 2023 after Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, the human drama became one of the most profitable films in the history of the Indian f Pathaan ilm industry. Im really really sorry 😞💔 the ban has …

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 …

Mamata Banerjee should stop muzzling freedom of speech: BJP amid The Diary of West Bengal row
1 year, 6 months ago

Mamata Banerjee should stop muzzling freedom of speech: BJP amid The Diary of West Bengal row

India Today  

After The Kerala Story, another movie found itself at the centre of controversy in West Bengal. In response, BJP leader Amit Malviya said Mamata Banerjee should “stop muzzling freedom of speech and expression". “After a failed attempt to ban The Kerala Story, Mamata Banerjee’s administration is now intimidating the director and producer of The Diary of West Bengal, a movie …

Kangana Ranaut SLAMS Adah Sharma's 'The Kerala Story' ban: 'Amounts to insulting the constitution'
1 year, 7 months ago

Kangana Ranaut SLAMS Adah Sharma's 'The Kerala Story' ban: 'Amounts to insulting the constitution'

India TV News  

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut said the ban imposed on The Kerala Story by some states was ‘unconstitutional’ after it was cleared by the CBFC. "When a film like 'The Kerala Story' is made, people's complaint is redressed. 'The Kerala Story' stars Adah Sharma in the lead, along with actors Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani. About 'The Kerala Story' …

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 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 …

Too Late for The Kerala Story in Bengal? SC Stays Mamata Govt Ban But Multiplexes Have Moved On
1 year, 7 months ago

Too Late for The Kerala Story in Bengal? SC Stays Mamata Govt Ban But Multiplexes Have Moved On

News 18  

The Supreme Court has stayed the West Bengal government’s ban on controversial film The Kerala Story but the movie’s return to big screens in the state remains in doubt with multiplexes moving on to newer releases. The country’s apex court on Thursday lifted the state’s ban on the film but asked its makers to add a disclaimer saying the movie …

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 …

The Kerala Story producer urges Mamata Banerjee to watch the film after SC lifts ban in WB: ‘Would listen to criticisms’
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story producer urges Mamata Banerjee to watch the film after SC lifts ban in WB: ‘Would listen to criticisms’

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Supreme Court stayed the West Bengal Government's ban on The Kerala Story, the director and film producer reacted to the developments. Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who backed the film and was also its creative director, urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to watch the film with the team. Talking to the news agency ANI, Vipul said, “With folded hands, …

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 …

With 'folded hands', The Kerala Story producer Vipul Shah urges WB CM Mamata Banerjee to watch film amid ban
1 year, 7 months ago

With 'folded hands', The Kerala Story producer Vipul Shah urges WB CM Mamata Banerjee to watch film amid ban

India Today  

The Kerala Story released in theatres on May 5 amid much controversy. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had claimed that the film could affect the law and order situation in the state. VIPUL AMRUTLAL SHAH URGES MAMATA BANERJEE TO WATCH FILM Amid the ban in West Bengal, Vipul Amrutlal Shah once again urged CM Mamata Banerjee ‘with folded hands’ …

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' 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 …

From The Kerala Story to The Kashmir Files; controversial films that were banned and why?
1 year, 7 months ago

From The Kerala Story to The Kashmir Files; controversial films that were banned and why?

Firstpost  

According to agency reports, the ban culture and the jail culture have always existed in India. Currently, the film that has fall prey to the culture is the controversial film The Kerala Story. Firstpost reported, Adah Sharma starrer The Kerala Story is not only turning out to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year but also in the …

'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 …

Bengal BJP's women wing announces screening of 'The Kerala Story' in state
1 year, 7 months ago

Bengal BJP's women wing announces screening of 'The Kerala Story' in state

India Today  

Though the West Bengal government has banned 'The Kerala Story' in the entire state, Bengal's leading opposition party BJP's women wing has decided to screen the film for the women of the state. Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, slammed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her decision to ban the 'The Kerala Story' in Bengal. …

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. …

'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: Why Films With Similar Subjects That Start a Debate Must Be Made - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story: Why Films With Similar Subjects That Start a Debate Must Be Made - News18

News 18  

Sudipto Sen’s social drama The Kerala Story is not for the timorous viewer. Considering how well small-budget blockbusters such as Rishabh Shetty’s Kannada action mythological Kantara and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s drama The Kashmir Files have fared in recent times, any attempt to predict the final box-office numbers of TKS might result in an error. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has …

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. …

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 …

‘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 …

Why Mamata banned The Kerala Story in Bengal
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Mamata banned The Kerala Story in Bengal

India Today  

It couldn’t have been better timed to be the first chief minister of the country to ban The Kerala Story, a movie denounced by critics as allegedly vilifying Muslims and hailed by hardline Hindu activists and some BJP leaders as highlighting the ‘threat of Islamic terrorism’. With Union home minister Amit Shah setting foot in Bengal to participate in Rabindranath …

‘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 …

‘Fascist fatwa’: BJP reacts sharply as Bengal becomes first state to ban ‘The Kerala Story’
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Fascist fatwa’: BJP reacts sharply as Bengal becomes first state to ban ‘The Kerala Story’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party reacted sharply to chief minister Mamata Banerjee's order to immediately ban the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' in West Bengal to avoid “any incident of hatred and violence”. Accusing the Trinamool Congress of doing “appeasement and vote bank politics", Union minister Anurag Thakur, said, “Their face is getting exposed… By banning the film, …

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 …

Mamata Banerjee announces ban on The Kerala Story in West Bengal, film producer reacts
1 year, 7 months ago

Mamata Banerjee announces ban on The Kerala Story in West Bengal, film producer reacts

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a ban on Sudipto Sen's film The Kerala Story. 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 Multiplex Owners Association, M Subramaniam, confirmed the decision and told news agency PTI, “The film was only shown …

'They are dangerous': Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Karnataka election, Manipur violence
1 year, 7 months ago

'They are dangerous': Mamata Banerjee slams BJP over Karnataka election, Manipur violence

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday expressed concerns over the current situation in violence-hit Manipur and alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government is not providing a clear picture of the death toll in the northeastern state where “shoot-at-sight” orders are in force. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna in Howrah on …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The Kerala Story Controversy: Adah Sharma slams opposers; says 'Our film is not anti-religion'
1 year, 7 months ago

The Kerala Story Controversy: Adah Sharma slams opposers; says 'Our film is not anti-religion'

India TV News  

The Kerala Story Controversy: The lead actress Adah Sharma slams all the opposers for creating havoc about her upcoming movie. The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind seeking a direction to the Centre and others not to allow the screening or release of the movie entitled 'The Kerala Story' at theatres, OTT platforms and …

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: …

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 …

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