Hindi-Marathi row hits cinemas as MNS protests fewer screens for regional film
'If my film isn't given screens, I will break the glasses of those theatres,' Khopkar warned, accusing cinema chains of ignoring the rule that mandates one screen in every multiplex for regional films.MNS leader Sandeep Deshpande backed Khopkar's warning, reflecting the party's aggressive approach to protecting Marathi culture. Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also extended support to MNS, writing on X, 'To accommodate Saiyaara, Yere Yere Paisa 3 has been sidelined, a recurring issue. The fight for Marathi must intensify. Jai Maharashtra!'The ruling Shiv Sena faction, led by Eknath Shinde, also entered the fray. Its Cinema Wing President, Sushant Shelar, staged a protest outside a Bandra PVR multiplex, demanding strict implementation of the regional film screening policy.Meanwhile, Saiyaara's screen count has surged from 800 to 2,000, while Marathi films struggle to secure prime slots in theatres. BJP minister Nitesh Rane weighed in on the issue, urging Marathi filmmakers to approach the government rather than protest. 'Saiyaara is a hit. If your movie is good, it will get screens,' he said.The controversy comes amid growing concerns about the marginalisation of the Marathi language and culture in Maharashtra. Just weeks earlier, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray joined forces to oppose what they termed the imposition of Hindi in state schools.- EndsMust Watch
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