Hindu outfit seeks ban on Marathi film ‘Khalid Ka Shivaji', writes to CBFC
Hindu Mahasangh, a Pune-based organisation, has submitted its objections to the CBFC and the film's producers.
Mumbai, Aug 5 (PTI) A local Hindu outfit has written to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) seeking a ban on the Marathi film 'Khalid Ka Shivaji', slated for release on August 8, claiming that it has attempted to distort the history of Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
'We urge all theatres in Pune not to screen this film. If it is shown in rural areas, we will visit cinema halls and hold lectures on the true history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,' he said.
Dave further claimed that the film tries to change the historical narrative.
'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to us, to Hindus, and Marathas. Our objection is to the very idea of Khalid Ka Shivaji,' he stated.
Directed by Raj More, 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' is a film about a Muslim boy who learns about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj through life experiences. PTI ND ARU
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