Since the film's release members of right-wing groups have attacked cinema halls
Mumbai: Amid reports that the Maharashtra government has asked the police to study Aamir Khan's film PK to determine if it offends religious sentiments, CM Devendra Fadnavis today clarified that there will be no probe against the film in the state according to reports.
"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 was quoted saying.
Ever since the film's release members of right-wing 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. The Supreme Court turned down a PIL 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. "
In a statement, Director Raj Kumar Hirani was quotes saying " 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. I would like to thank the millions of deeply religious people have loved the film and expressed their feeling that the film in fact upholds the spirit of true religiosity and condemns only the abuse of it."
On the brighter side, the movie has landed a big fan in Uttar Pradesh: Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav declared that PK will run tax free in cinemas, which means tickets will be cheaper.
( Source : dc )
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