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| No Probe Against the Film 'PK' |
| No Probe Against the Film 'PK' in Maharashtra: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
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| INDIA
, 31-December-2014
3:0:56 AM |
| Amid reports that the Maharashtra government has asked the police to study Aamir Khan's film PK to determine if it offends religious sentiments, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis today clarified that there will be no probe against the film in the state.
"Censor board cleared film, no question of not letting it screen... Need to ensure screening continues without incident... Have to ensure law and order is maintained," Mr Fadnavis said.
PK, directed by Raj Kumar Hirani, has crossed 250 crores in ticket sales since it was released across the country on December 19. However, members of right-wing hardliner groups have attacked some cinemas screening the movie, describing it as offensive to Hinduism. PK takes on self-styled godmen who mislead the public in the name of religion.
The protests against PK have been condemned as an attack on the freedom of expression and speech.
In a statement, Mr Hirani said, "I appeal to the groups protesting against our film to see the film in totality and not just isolated scenes. Our intention is not to hurt anyone, or to discriminate against any religion."
In August, the Supreme Court turned down a Public Interest Litigation asking for a ban on the film. The judges stated that anyone who is against the movie should not watch it.
Censor Board chief Leela Samson said recently that there was no question of the movie being reviewed again to determine if contentious scenes should be removed. "We are not a censorship board. Political or ideological groups may advice their followers not to watch it," she said.
This is the Entire Statement by Director Raj Kumar Hirani
I'm deeply saddened and concerned about the protests by some groups against our film PK.
On behalf of the entire team of PK I would like to clarify that we respect all religions and faiths.
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