New Delhi: Mumbai police registered a case against the movie Pathan. The case was filed on the complaint that Deepika Padukone’s dress was against Hindu dharma. The case is based on the complaint of Sajnay Tiwari, a BJP supporter. Meanwhile, lawyer Sudhir Ojha filed a petition in the Bihar Muzaffar Nagar court seeking a ban on the screening of the film. The petition also demands that a case be filed for hurting Hindu religious sentiments. The case will be heard on January 3. The Sangh Parivar organizations have decided to block the screening of the film.
Pathan is Shahrukh’s comeback film after a gap. The release of the song ‘Besharam Rang’ from the film sparked a controversy. The song featured Shahrukh and Deepika Padukone and the heroine was seen wearing a bikini. The reason for the protest is the color of the bikini
Many celebrities have come out against it with negative and positive reactions. Even state ministers including Madhya Pradesh have come out publicly against the film’s song scene. Deepika’s dress sequence and song in the film need to be corrected. They should be stable. Otherwise, this film will not be screened in Madhya Pradesh. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said that such a song is taken from a very bad, very dirty mindset. Members of Veer Shivaji protested by burning effigies of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.
Actor Mukesh Khanna also came to the scene and said that Deepika, who is currently attracting people as an underrated woman, will come without a dress next time. But actor Prakash Raj came to support the film. Prakash Raj said that there is nothing wrong with minors molesting saffron, but the problem is wearing the film. Shahrukh Khan’s response to the controversies was that social media is driven by narrow views.
Pathan is directed by Siddharth Anand. John Abraham is the villain in the film. The film will be released on January 25. The film is produced by Yash Raj Films. Shah Rukh plays the role of Pathan, a raw agent. Other characters are Ashutosh Rana, Gautham Rode and Dimple Kapadia. Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan also feature in the film.
