Hey Akal Takht, Here’s Why You Cannot Form a Censor Board
6 years, 10 months ago

Hey Akal Takht, Here’s Why You Cannot Form a Censor Board

The Quint  

Religious bodies and fringe groups have increasingly attempted to encroach into the CBFC’s jurisdiction, more so in the recent years, calling for bans and disrupting the screening of films that have been approved by the censor board. In 2014, after the Aamir Khan-starrer PK released, several religious groups including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board were up in arms, demanding that the film be banned “as it constantly made fun of religion.” In 2013, Kamal Hassan’s Vishwaroopam was stalled several times, because of the demands made by several Muslim bodies, who believed that members of their community were being portrayed as terrorists in the film. More recently, the release of the Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie Padmaavat was marred by violence and protests by a fringe group called the Karni Sena, who were adamant that their history had been misrepresented in the film. Invariably, all these protests and calls come after the CBFC has reviewed the film and given it the requisite stamp of approval for public exhibition.

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'Freedom of expression cannot be selective': MEA slams UK protests against 'Emergency' movie
2 months ago

'Freedom of expression cannot be selective': MEA slams UK protests against 'Emergency' movie

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: India on Friday said that freedom of expression cannot be selective, responding to reports of disruption to the screening of Kangana Ranaut's Emergency movie across the United Kingdom, and called on the British government to take action against those responsible. The Ministry of External Affairs also stressed that India will continue to raise national security concerns with the …

Shiromani Akali Dal demands ban on ‘Emergency’, sends notice to CBFC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiromani Akali Dal demands ban on ‘Emergency’, sends notice to CBFC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi unit president of Shiromani Akali Dal Paramjit Singh Sarna on Friday served a legal notice to the chairman of central board of film certification seeking revocation of the certification given to ‘Emergency’ movie and demanded that film be banned. The Delhi unit of the SAD has alleged that the trailer of the film shows erroneous historical facts misrepresenting …

Facts in fiction: On stopping the release of the Hindi film, Hamare Baarah
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Facts in fiction: On stopping the release of the Hindi film, Hamare Baarah

The Hindu  

The likelihood of protests, communal tension or prejudice to law and order ought not to be cited as a reason to suspend the screening of a film. The Karnataka government’s decision to stop the release of the Hindi film, Hamare Baarah, for two weeks violates the freedom of expression in the name of upholding order and preventing communal tension. The …

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, 10 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: Why Films With Similar Subjects That Start a Debate Must Be Made - News18
1 year, 10 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 …

The exclusive story on how Ramasimhan’s movie on 1921 Malabar Genocide of Hindus is being stonewalled: Cuts by CBFC, threats by Islamists and more
2 years, 6 months ago

The exclusive story on how Ramasimhan’s movie on 1921 Malabar Genocide of Hindus is being stonewalled: Cuts by CBFC, threats by Islamists and more

Op India  

The 1921 Malabar Genocide of Hindus by the Moplah Muslims was a dark chapter in the history of Hindus and the civilisational state of Bharat with an estimated over 10,000 Hindus being massacred by Moplah Muslims. The full list of cuts that Ramasimhan got, essentially would mean that he would have to show a movie on the genocide of Hindus …

Bollywood anxious as India abolishes film certification tribunal
3 years, 11 months ago

Bollywood anxious as India abolishes film certification tribunal

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – Actress Geetika Vidya Ohlyan was in a meeting when her phone rang. The FCAT was set up in 1983 by India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to hear appeals by filmmakers aggrieved by the decision of the Central Board of Film Certification, a British colonial-era body popularly referred to as the “censor board”. Director Devashish Makhija, …

Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Alankrita Shrivastava and other film artistes seek judicial probe over UP violence around CAA protests
5 years, 3 months ago

Anurag Kashyap, Aparna Sen, Alankrita Shrivastava and other film artistes seek judicial probe over UP violence around CAA protests

Firstpost  

Declaring that they don’t support any form of vandalism, a group of film artistes have asked for an independent judicial probe into the violence against anti-CAA protesters in Uttar Pradesh. Declaring that they don’t support any form of vandalism, a group of film industry insiders, including Anurag Kashyap and Aparna Sen, on Thursday asked for an independent judicial probe into …

Muslims demand band on the movie ‘Aisha- The mother of believers’
5 years, 5 months ago

Muslims demand band on the movie ‘Aisha- The mother of believers’

Op India  

The agitated Muslims in Uttar Pradesh’s Roorkee launched a protest against the screening of the Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Chairman Wasim Rizvi’s movie ‘Aisha-The Mother of Believers’. The demonstrators alleged that the movie ‘Aisha- The mother of the believers’ has objectionable scenes which hurt the sentiments of the Muslim community. Muslims at various places in the country strongly objected …

Article 15 director Anubhav Sinha on Karni Sena threat: 'People can disagree, but filmmakers can't be constantly bullied'
5 years, 9 months ago

Article 15 director Anubhav Sinha on Karni Sena threat: 'People can disagree, but filmmakers can't be constantly bullied'

Firstpost  

Article 15 director Anubhav Sinha has said that the film has already been cleared by CBFC and it’s high time that people started respecting these bodies Anubhav Sinha’s social drama Article 15 has been mired with controversies ever since the release of the first trailer. Recently, a fringe outfit Parshuram Sena alleged that the movie shows Brahmins in poor light, …

Karni Sena has threatened Javed Akhtar with violence
5 years, 10 months ago

Karni Sena has threatened Javed Akhtar with violence

Op India  

Rajasthan based fringe group Karni Sena, miffed with Javed Akhtar’s recent remarks on the practice of ‘Ghoonghat' in Rajasthan have threated the veteran lyricist with dire consequences if he doesn’t issue an apology on his comments on the same. We will enter your house and beat you.” This warning is a chain reaction following Javed Akhtar‘ remark at an event …

Thackeray: Sanjay Raut says 'nobody can ban' film, following CBFC's objection to certain scenes
6 years, 3 months ago

Thackeray: Sanjay Raut says 'nobody can ban' film, following CBFC's objection to certain scenes

Firstpost  

Amid reports that the censor board has objected to certain scenes in the biopic of Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray, senior party leader and the film’s producer Sanjay Raut Wednesday said nobody can ban the film. According to media reports, the Central Board of Film Certification has taken exception to certain scenes referring to the Babri Masjid and the …

Muslim group opposes film on Ayodhya, urges CBFC board to stall release
6 years, 4 months ago

Muslim group opposes film on Ayodhya, urges CBFC board to stall release

Firstpost  

A Muslim organisation in Maharashtra has opposed the release of a Hindi film on the Ayodhya issue. A Muslim organisation in Maharashtra has opposed the release of a Hindi film on the Ayodhya issue and urged the Censor Board to withhold clearance, saying it intends to create hatred in society. The Maharashtra Muslim Awami Committee has taken strong objection to …

Netflix ‘Sacred Games’ Defaming Rajiv Gandhi? Delhi HC Says Actors Not Responsible For Dialogues, Asks If Plea Can Be Heard As PIL
6 years, 8 months ago

Netflix ‘Sacred Games’ Defaming Rajiv Gandhi? Delhi HC Says Actors Not Responsible For Dialogues, Asks If Plea Can Be Heard As PIL

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday said actors cannot be held responsible for dialogues or enacting their character while seeking to know if a plea seeking deletion of certain scenes from Netflix show ‘ Sacred Games ’ for being derogatory to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi could be heard as a PIL.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar …

Netflix ‘Sacred Games’ Defaming Rajiv Gandhi? Delhi HC Says Actors Not Responsible For Dialogues, Asks If Plea Can Be Heard As PIL
6 years, 8 months ago

Netflix ‘Sacred Games’ Defaming Rajiv Gandhi? Delhi HC Says Actors Not Responsible For Dialogues, Asks If Plea Can Be Heard As PIL

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday said actors cannot be held responsible for dialogues or enacting their character while seeking to know if a plea seeking deletion of certain scenes from Netflix show ‘ Sacred Games ’ for being derogatory to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi could be heard as a PIL.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Chander Shekhar …

Padmaavat: SC rejects petition to ban last scene of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film
6 years, 11 months ago

Padmaavat: SC rejects petition to ban last scene of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film

India TV News  

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Padmaavat featuring actors Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor, has been middle of the controversies right from the beginning. The plea, filed by Swami Agnivesh, stated the last scene of the controversial film as promotion of 'Sati' tradition. The film, which was released on January 25, has run into trouble time and again, as …

As Akal Takht now bans ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’, movie producer questions U-turn
6 years, 11 months ago

As Akal Takht now bans ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’, movie producer questions U-turn

Hindustan Times  

Two days after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee urged the Union and state governments to ban the movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’, Sikh temporal seat Akal Takht on Monday announced a “ban” on its screening and appealed to the Sikh community to oppose it “in a peaceful manner” ahead of its re-release scheduled for April 13, Baisakhi. Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan …

Akal Takht bans movie on Guru Nanak, plans a ‘Sikh censor board’
6 years, 11 months ago

Akal Takht bans movie on Guru Nanak, plans a ‘Sikh censor board’

Hindustan Times  

Two days after the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee urged the Union and state governments to ban the movie ‘Nanak Shah Fakir’, Sikh temporal seat Akal Takht on Monday announced a “ban” on its screening and appealed to the Sikh community to oppose it “in a peaceful manner” ahead of its re-release scheduled for April 13, Baisakhi. Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan …

'Pari' promotes non-Islamic values: Pak bans screening of Anushka Sharma starrer film
7 years ago

'Pari' promotes non-Islamic values: Pak bans screening of Anushka Sharma starrer film

Deccan Chronicle  

Islamabad/Mumbai: Central Board of Film Censors of Pakistan has decided to ban upcoming Bollywood film 'Pari' from being screened in cinemas across the country. This film stimulates the viewers in favour of black magic and promotes thoughts that are contradictory to our religion," said a member of Pakistan's CBFC. The Pakistan Film Distributors Association’s chairman, Chaudhry Ejaz Kamran agreed with …

‘Pari’ starring Anuskha Sharma banned in Pakistan for its non-Islamic values and anti-Muslim sentiments
7 years ago

‘Pari’ starring Anuskha Sharma banned in Pakistan for its non-Islamic values and anti-Muslim sentiments

Op India  

Anushka Sharma’s latest movie “Pari” which released in theatres today has run into trouble in Pakistan for its alleged “non-Islamic values” and “anti-Muslim sentiments”. As per reports, Pakistan’s Central Board of Film Censors has decided to ban the movie in cinema halls across the country. This decision was supposedly prompted by the movie’s content which promotes “black magic, some non-Islamic …

Anushka Sharma’s Pari banned in Pakistan for ‘promoting anti-Muslim sentiments and non-Islamic values’
7 years ago

Anushka Sharma’s Pari banned in Pakistan for ‘promoting anti-Muslim sentiments and non-Islamic values’

India TV News  

After Pad Man, Pakistan has now banned the recently released Bollywood film Pari, according to recent reports. The Anushka Sharma starrer apparently “promotes black magic, some non-Islamic values and anti-Muslim sentiments” and so, The Central Board of Film Censors of Pakistan has decided to put a ban on it, The Express Tribune stated. The horror film, which released in India …

Pak Bans Anushka Sharma's Horror Flick Pari for 'Promoting Black Magic'
7 years ago

Pak Bans Anushka Sharma's Horror Flick Pari for 'Promoting Black Magic'

News 18  

New Delhi: Anushka Sharma-starrer horror flick Pari won’t release in Pakistan with the country’s censor board banning it over “wrong portrayal of Islamic values”. Pakistan’s Express Tribune quoted a senior member of the Central Board of Film Censors saying that the Bollywood movie was deemed as promoting black magic and anti-Muslim sentiment. Backing the decision, Pakistan Film Distributors Association chairman …

Plea Against ‘Padmaavat’ For ‘Glorification Of Sati’: Writ Can’t Be Issued On Premise Of Individual Perception, Observes Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

Plea Against ‘Padmaavat’ For ‘Glorification Of Sati’: Writ Can’t Be Issued On Premise Of Individual Perception, Observes Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Holding that “writs cannot be issued against artistic works premised on individual perceptions”, the Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a writ petition levelling allegations of glorification of the practice of ‘Sati’ against the controversial film ‘Padmaavat’, regarding it as “yet another device to interdict the exhibition of the film”.The petition was premised on two. Holding that “writs cannot be …

Padmaavat: Delhi High Court rejects plea alleging glorification of Sati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat: Delhi High Court rejects plea alleging glorification of Sati in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court today rejected a plea seeking penal action against the producers and director of Bollywood movie Padmaavat for alleged glorification of the practice of sati The Delhi High Court today rejected a plea seeking penal action against the producers and director of Bollywood movie Padmaavat for alleged glorification of the practice of ‘sati ’. A bench of …

Pakistan bans Akshay Kumar’s PadMan for being based on a ‘taboo subject’
7 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan bans Akshay Kumar’s PadMan for being based on a ‘taboo subject’

India TV News  

The Akshay Kumat, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor starrer film PadMan has finally hit the cinema halls. The country’s Federal Censor Board has refused to give its nod for the release of the R Balki-directed film, which also stars Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor in pivotal roles. “We can’t allow our film distributors to import films which are against our …

Padman banned in Pakistan; Akshay Kumar-starrer under fire for its 'taboo' subject
7 years, 1 month ago

Padman banned in Pakistan; Akshay Kumar-starrer under fire for its 'taboo' subject

Firstpost  

Akshay Kumar’s Padman, based on the life of social activist Arunachalam Muruganantham who introduced low-cost sanitary pads, has been banned in Pakistan. “We can’t allow our film distributors to import films which are against our traditions and culture,” FCB member Ishaq Ahmed was quoted as saying by PTI. The members of Punjab Film Censor Board also refused to watch the …

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika is the new Padmaavat: Are fringe groups India's new censor board?
7 years, 1 month ago

Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika is the new Padmaavat: Are fringe groups India's new censor board?

India Today  

The Padmaavat storm has barely blown over, and Bollywood is already on the brink of witnessing another furore. Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi might soon face a Padmaavat with Brahmin group Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha, in Rajasthan, playing the Karni Sena in this controversy. The chief of the fringe outfit claims that the period film has "objectionable" scenes featuring …

After Padmaavat, Shri Rajput Karni Sena now backs Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha’s protest against Manikarnika
7 years, 1 month ago

After Padmaavat, Shri Rajput Karni Sena now backs Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha’s protest against Manikarnika

India TV News  

Shree Rajput Karni Sena, which strongly opposed the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus Padmaavat has decided to support Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha’s protest against Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika. Shree Rajput Karni Sena founder Lokendra Singh Kalvi, asked if his outfit is lending support to the Brahmin Mahasabha in its fight against the film, said, "Agar Brahmin ka khoon bahega to …

Karni vs Karni on 'Padmaavat': 'Fake' group gave up protests, says chief
7 years, 1 month ago

Karni vs Karni on 'Padmaavat': 'Fake' group gave up protests, says chief

Deccan Chronicle  

Jaipur: Shree Rajput Karni Sena chief Lokendra Singh Kalvi, who spearheaded the protest against 'Padmaavat', on Saturday dismissed reports that his outfit has withdrawn protests against the Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film and said it must be some "fake news" circulated by a "fake Karni Sena". Reports quoted Lokendra Singh saying, “There are many fake Karni Senas emerging in India.” Lokendra …

Padmaavat producer withdraws plea seeking police protection
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat producer withdraws plea seeking police protection

India TV News  

In a sudden turn of events, the producer of Padmaavat today withdrew a petition from the Gujarat High Court seeking a direction to the state government to provide police protection to theatres wanting to screen the movie. The film's producer had claimed that exhibitors were ready to screen the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie in Gujarat but feared violence from fringe …

Padmaavat producer withdraws petition seeking police protection from Gujarat HC
7 years, 1 month ago

Padmaavat producer withdraws petition seeking police protection from Gujarat HC

India TV News  

In a recent turn of events, the producer of Padmaavat today withdrew a petition from the Gujarat High Court seeking a direction to the state government to provide police protection to theatres wanting to screen the movie. The film's producer had claimed that exhibitors were ready to screen the Sanjay Leela Bhansali-directed movie in Gujarat but feared violence from fringe …

Man who burnt two buses to protest against Padmaavat, fails to correctly spell the movie’s name
7 years, 2 months ago

Man who burnt two buses to protest against Padmaavat, fails to correctly spell the movie’s name

Op India  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Padmaavat is allegedly based on Alauddin Khilji’s conquest of the Chittor fort and Rani Padmavati’s subsequent self-immolation to protect herself from Khilji. Ever since the movie Padmaavat was announced, certain groups like Karni Sena have ganged up against the movie by alleging that it distorts Rajput history. This protest has incidentally been going for so long …

Padmaavat screened across country amid tight security; BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, Karni Sena leader detained
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat screened across country amid tight security; BJP's Suraj Pal Amu, Karni Sena leader detained

Firstpost  

Controversial film ‘Padmaavat’ was released on Thursday in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, amid tight security arrangements and protests in several parts of the country. The film Padmaavat_,_ which has courted much controversy recently, was released on Thursday amid tight security arrangements and protests in several parts of the country. Undeterred by the threat calls given by protesters led by organisations …

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate
7 years, 2 months ago

Pakistan clears ‘Padmaavat’ without cuts, gives ‘U’ certificate

India TV News  

Pakistan censor board has cleared the controversial Indian film “Padmaavat” without any cuts for screening in the Muslim majority country. “Central Board of Film Censors has declared a feature film containing Indian cast and crew, ‘Padmaavat’, without any excision suitable for public exhibition in the cinemas with a ‘U’ certification,” he wrote on Twitter. With the clearance, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s …

PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking action against Karni Sena
7 years, 2 months ago

PIL filed in Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking action against Karni Sena

India TV News  

A PIL was today filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking action against Karni Sena activists for "disturbing peace" in the wake of the release of "Padmaavat". The PIL, filed by advocate Ranjan Lakhanpal, also sought directions from the court that the governments of those states where incidents of violence and protests took place be held accountable and …

While Rahul blames BJP, Digvijaya Singh opposes Padmaavat and Karni Sena extends support to Congress
7 years, 2 months ago

While Rahul blames BJP, Digvijaya Singh opposes Padmaavat and Karni Sena extends support to Congress

Op India  

Despite being on a six month long break as he undertakes the Narmada Yatra, Digvijaya Singh came out to voice his support to anti-Padmavat protests and said that films which ‘hurt sentiments of any religion or caste’ should not be made. Films which hurt sentiments of any religion or caste should not be made: Digvijaya Singh on #Padmaavat pic.twitter.com/NdhEXMVKxQ — …

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday two petitions which sought initiation of contempt proceedings against the state governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP and Haryana for not taking steps to ensure law and order before the release of controversial movie ‘Padmaavat’ and not providing enough security to theatres.It is to be noted that a bench headed by Chief …

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat Pre-Release Violence: SC Agrees To Hear Contempt Plea Against 4 States, Karni Sena Leaders

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on Monday two petitions which sought initiation of contempt proceedings against the state governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP and Haryana for not taking steps to ensure law and order before the release of controversial movie ‘Padmaavat’ and not providing enough security to theatres.It is to be noted that a bench headed by Chief …

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan
7 years, 2 months ago

‘Padmaavat’ to Have a Smooth Release In Pakistan

The Quint  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic drama Padmaavat was on Wednesday cleared for release in Pakistan, said the censor board's top official. “Padmaavat has been declared fit for public exhibition in the cinema houses without any excision by Central Board of Film Censors," Mobashir Hasan told IANS via social media from Islamabad. He said that for the film's certification, the CBFC co-opted …

Padmaavat protests: Karni Sena hooligans disgrace Rajput community as BJP-ruled states bow down to fringe elements
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat protests: Karni Sena hooligans disgrace Rajput community as BJP-ruled states bow down to fringe elements

Firstpost  

There could not be any prizes for guessing how the state should have dealt with such elements who do not believe in the Constitution and the law of the land and want to Talibanize the state and society. The likes of Rajput Karni Sena, Pravin Togadia, Hardik Patel and host of other fringe elements who have taken to the streets …

Karni Sena should feel betrayed. Padmaavat deserved none of these protests
7 years, 2 months ago

Karni Sena should feel betrayed. Padmaavat deserved none of these protests

India Today  

Lavish sets, extravagant costumes, exquisite cinematography. Padmaavat is based on an epic poem written by the 16th Century Sufi poet, Malik Muhammad Jayasi, which tells the story of Chittor's beautiful Rani Padmini, and how she committed self-immolation to avoid falling into the hands of Turkish invader Alauddin Khilji. Fringe outfits like the Shri Rajput Karni Sena stormed the streets, saying …

Bollywood film Padmaavat released amid tight security
7 years, 2 months ago

Bollywood film Padmaavat released amid tight security

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – Hindu right-wing groups have vandalised public and private properties and attacked cinema halls across five Indian states protesting against the release of Bollywood film “Padmaavat”. Members of Karni Sena heading the protests participated in a “bike rally” on Thursday in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, asking for a ban on the film. Alauddin Khilji is an …

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat controversy: Fringe groups on rampage ahead of film's release; multiplex owners won't screen movie in 4 states

Firstpost  

A bus was torched and a highway blocked in Haryana’s Gurugram where people protesting against Padmaavat violated prohibitory orders while the police had to use force to disperse an agitating mob in Lucknow. Jaipur/Mumbai: A school bus was attacked in Gurugram, a fringe outfit in Uttar Pradesh declared a bounty on Deepika Padukone’s nose while roads were blocked at many …

Multiplexes decide not to screen ‘Padmaavat’ in Gujarat
7 years, 2 months ago

Multiplexes decide not to screen ‘Padmaavat’ in Gujarat

The Hindu  

Violent protests against Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat in Gujarat and Rajasthan, a day before the film’s release on Thursday, forced the Multiplex Association of India to decide against screening the period drama in the two States. The Gujarat Multiplex Owners’ Association announced that it would not run the controversial film in any theatre in the State in “view of the …

Padmaavat controversy: Over 35 Karni Sena supporters detained in Mumbai; theatres in Gujarat refuse to screen film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat controversy: Over 35 Karni Sena supporters detained in Mumbai; theatres in Gujarat refuse to screen film

Firstpost  

Ahead of the release of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s controversial magnum opus Padmaavat, violent protests and vandalism have been reported in certain areas. Supreme Court to hear the plea on Monday | @utkarsh_aanand with more details #IWillSeePadmaavat pic.twitter.com/MQfOJjF3uE — News18 January 24, 2018 This fresh petition has been filed by advocate ML Sharma who had previously filed two pleas against the …

Padmaavat: From set vandalism to Karni Sena protest and Supreme Court ruling, a timeline of controversies
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: From set vandalism to Karni Sena protest and Supreme Court ruling, a timeline of controversies

Firstpost  

For Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, the road to a theatrical release has been a long and rocky one indeed. Karni Sena’s Narain Singh Divrala told IANS, “We want him to show the film to the core committee of Shri Rajput Karni Sena and various organizations, including historians, before releasing it. Khilji as bad as an acid attacker: In letters to …

Padmaavat: Bikes set ablaze in Gujarat; theatres refuse to screen film
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat: Bikes set ablaze in Gujarat; theatres refuse to screen film

Deccan Chronicle  

Ahmedabad: At least 30 motorcycles were set on fire and several other vehicles parked outside three city malls were damaged on Tuesday by protesters opposing the release of the controversial film 'Padmaavat', police said. Later, the same mob reached Himalaya mall, which houses Carnival Cinemas and wrecked havoc by torching several bikes parked outside it, the official said. Meanwhile, Gujarat …

Anti-Padmaavat protesters unleash violence in Ahmedabad: Malls vandalised, vehicles burnt ahead of Karni Sena chief's visit
7 years, 2 months ago

Anti-Padmaavat protesters unleash violence in Ahmedabad: Malls vandalised, vehicles burnt ahead of Karni Sena chief's visit

Firstpost  

30 motorcyles were set on fire and several other vehicles parked outside three city malls were damaged by protesters opposing release of Padmaavat, police said. At least, 30 motorcyles were set on fire and several other vehicles parked outside three city malls were damaged on Wednesday by protesters opposing the release of the controversial film “Padmaavat”, police said. An official …

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena names 6-member panel to watch film, fringe groups demand ordinance banning movie
7 years, 2 months ago

Padmaavat row: Karni Sena names 6-member panel to watch film, fringe groups demand ordinance banning movie

Firstpost  

Karni Sena, which has been leading protests against Padmaavat, named a six-member panel comprising erstwhile royals and historians to watch the film. Jaipur: Shree Rajput Karni Sena, which has been leading protests against Padmaavat, on Tuesday named a six-member panel comprising erstwhile royals and historians to watch the film ahead of its release even as fringe outfits demanded an ordinance …

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