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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Govt under pressure to disown my film: Maker of ‘Khalid ka Shivaji'
Mumbai: A day after the Information and Broadcasting ministry suspended the Censor certificate granted to Marathi film 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' and stopped its release for a month, its director Raj Pritam More told TOI he was "saddened and disappointed" that the govt was "disowning" a film it had submitted to the Cannes Film Festival this year. "My film was sent to Cannes after the expert committee gave positive feedback. Now govt has succumbed to the pressure and unjust demand from some groups who are objecting to it only on the basis of its trailer. I am deeply saddened and disappointed," said More. Right wing groups have objected to Maratha warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 's "secular" portrayal in 'Khalid Ka Shivaji" which, they alleged, distorts Shivaji's legacy through wrong depiction and factual inaccuracy. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai More and others who have seen the film denied it "distorts" Shivaji's image. "This is an honestly made film which presents Shivaji in a positive light. I am not a historian, but I think some people cannot digest that the film questions if every Muslim should be seen as Afzal Khan," said actor-director Makrand Deshpande who attended the premier recently. The movie, said More, looks at the experiences of a class 5 student, who is bullied by classmates who call him Afzal Khan, a general of the Adil Shahi dynasty whom Shivaji killed in combat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo Through the experiences of a Muslim fifth grader called Khalid, the director said, he wanted to convey that Shivaji's policies were inclusive and he did not discriminate against any community. "In a scene, a teacher says there were many Muslims in Shivaji's army. Who can deny that?" asked More. Cultural Affairs minister Ashish Shelar said on Thursday that an inquiry had been set up to probe how 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' got selected for the Cannes festival. While announcing four works, including 'Khalid…', to be screened at Cannes in May, Shelar had said that the film "highlights the thoughts of young minds and their quest for identity in today's society." However, on Friday, he denied he had seen or praised the film. "I only announced the four films the experts had selected," he told TOI. Explaining why the state had demanded suspension of the certificate issued by the Central Board of Film Certification, he said: "Many dialogues in the film have drawn sharp objections from Shivaji Maharaj's devotees and historians. Acting on these concerns, I directed the secretary of cultural affairs to investigate how this film was granted certification by CBFC, whether the examining committee carried out a proper review and whether there was any deliberate mischief involved. " Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Pak Actor Fawad Khan's Film 'Abir Gulaal' Won't Release In India: Sources
New Delhi: Bollywood movie 'Abir Gulaal', starring Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, won't release in India, sources in the Centre's Information and Broadcasting Ministry have said. The decision comes amid the nationwide outrage over the heinous terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 25 tourists and a Kashmiri were shot dead in cold blood. The film, which also stars Vaani Kapoor, was to hit the theatres on May 9. Produced by Vivek B Agrawal and directed by Aarti S Bagdi, 'Abir Gulaal' ran into trouble earlier this month when the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena opposed its release in India, citing poor relations between New Delhi and Islamabad. This opposition against the Fawad Khan-starrer became louder in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. According to sources in the Information and Broadcasting ministry, several cinema halls were not ready to screen the movie and several entertainment organisations had demanded its boycott. Now the ministry has also decided to deny permission to its release, the sources have said.
