In a surprising turn of events, Ameya Khopkar, the leader of the Indian extremist group Navnirman Sena (MNS) and a film producer, has threatened to prevent the distribution of the Pakistani blockbuster film The Legend of Maula Jatt in India.
An Indian business, according to Khopkar, planned to release “The Legend of Maula Jatt.” There have been rumors that the blockbuster film would be released in Indian theaters on December 23.
Since the Uri incident in 2016, the Indian government has imposed an unofficial ban on Pakistani films and performers.
To begin, the Bilal Lashari-directed film was released globally on October 13th. The picture skyrocketed at the box office, entering into the Rs200 crore club in a short period of time.
Although Indian media speculated that the film would be released in India, it wasn’t long before Maharashtra’s Hindu extreme leader Nunerman Sena issued a boycott of Lashari’s creation.
Khopkar tweeted, “There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film ‘ The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan. Following Raj Saheb’s orders, we will not let this film be released anywhere in India.”
Calling the Humsafar famed actor’s Indian fans traitors, Khopkar also tweeted, “Fawad Khan’s fans, traitors may very well go to Pakistan and watch the film.”
He also suggested those who are fans of the Pakistani actor should go to Pakistan to watch the film.
For those unversed, the film is a remake of the 1979 classic Punjabi film Maula Jatt. The film revolves around the legendary rivalry between Noori Natt and Maula Jatt.
Lashari’s brainchild boasts a star ensemble of Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mirza Gohar Rasheed, Ali Azmat, Saima Baloch, Faris Shafi, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyer Ejaz, Resham, Babar Ali, and Raheela Agha.
