The intertwine of art and politics is not new. It has existed for centuries and will continue to do so. The Legend of Maula Jatt, this big Pakistani movie, was all set to make history by hitting Indian screens after more than a decade. But now? It’s like it’s stepped into a minefield!
Zee Studios was all excited to bring this blockbuster to India. It’s got huge stars like Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, and it’s been crushing it at the box office worldwide. Sounds great, right?
Well, not everyone’s thrilled. You must remember that we covered how Zee Studios is on the target after this announcement.
Some folks were already grumbling about a Pakistani film coming to India. But now, things have really heated up. Raj Thackeray’s party, the MNS, has thrown down the gauntlet in Maharashtra. They’re saying, “No way, not in our state!” And they’re not just talking – they’re warning theatre owners of “severe repercussions” if they dare to screen it.
The film was already facing some pushback, but with a major political party getting involved, things are looking pretty dicey. It’s not just about Maharashtra anymore, this could easily become a nationwide issue. We have seen this in the case of IC-814 when the controversy started only from a single X account.
The big question now is: Will The Legend of Maula Jatt get to tell its story in India at all? Or will all this controversy lead to a total ban? It’s a tense situation, and only time will tell us everything.
For now, it seems like the troubles for this Pakistani blockbuster are only increasing. Stay tuned to Binged for all the updates.
फवाद खान नावाच्या पाकिस्तानी अभिनेत्याचा, 'लिजेंड ऑफ मौला जट' नावाचा सिनेमा लवकरच भारतात प्रदर्शित होणार आहे. महाराष्ट्र नवनिर्माण सेना हा सिनेमा कुठल्याही परिस्थितीत महाराष्ट्रात प्रदर्शित होऊ देणार नाही. पाकिस्तानी कलाकारांचे सिनेमे मुळात भारतात प्रदर्शित का होऊ दिले जातात?…
— Raj Thackeray (@RajThackeray) September 22, 2024