The controversy over Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s upcoming movie “Pathaan” is refusing to die. Ever since the song “Besharam Rang” was aired, from ministers to to seers, and now Muslim board, have taken objection against the song. The first one to criticise was Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, who had recently frowned upon the colour of Deepika Padukone’s attire in the song and called for its “rectification”.
Let’s look at some of the latest developments
MP Muslim Board Demands Ban on Movie
After the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) raised objection and called for a ban on the release of “Pathaan”, Madhya Pradesh’s Ulema Board has now expressed displeasure over the same. The board demanded that the movie should not be allowed to release in theatres. The board’s chief said ‘Pathaans’ were a highly respected community and the movie disrespects Islam. The board has called for a boycott and its chief Syed Anas Ali said the film must be stopped from releasing over ‘obscenity’.
Fresh Complaint Filed in Bihar and Mumbai
After Mumbai, now a complaint petition was filed before a court in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district, seeking an FIR against Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone for “hurting religious sentiments” of Hindus in a song of their upcoming film ‘Pathaan’. Sudhir Ojha, a Muzaffarpur-based lawyer, filed the prayer before the CJM court on Friday, which will hear the matter on January 3.
Shah Rukh Hosts ‘AskSRK’ Session, Takes Questions on ‘Pathaan’
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Saturday said he is in the business of entertainment and not predictions as he fielded queries about the success of his controversy-plagued movie “Pathaan”, amid calls for its boycott from right-wing groups.
The 57-year-old actor hosted an impromptu Twitter session, where he answered questions related to “Pathaan”, but didn’t address the row over the film’s first song “Besharam Rang”, against which protests have been staged in various parts of the country.
MP Speaker, Minister Demand Ban On Film
MP Assembly Speaker Girish Gautam criticised “Pathaan” and questioned if Shahrukh Khan if can watch the movie with his daughter. Why only one religion is targeted, he asked. MP Higher Education Minister Mohan Yadav said Chocolate Hero (Shahrukh Khan) should understand that our culture should not be hurt.
Meanwhile, in MP, Sadhus and saints also protested against Pathaan. Sages, too, have also jumped into the arena of protest against “Pathaan”. Many sadhus protesting against Pathan have demanded to stop the release of the film.
Cong Questions MP Home Minister’s Statement
MP Narottam Mishra, who had earlier called for a complete ban of Pathaan unless Deepika’s attire is changed, now said filmmakers are welcome in MP for shooting. MP was friendly and would continue to be so, he added.
However, Congress leader Jitu Patwari questioned the intention of this statement. He asked why the Home Minister and others were objecting to the film Pathaan when the censor board, which has been appointed by PM Modi, had cleared the movie.
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