Indian political party MNS opposes release of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in India.
The Legend of Maula Jatt, starring Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, may have achieved new heights, but for political figure and film producer Ameya Khopkar, it still isn’t enough for the movie to be released in India.
On Friday, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party 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.”
Khopkar shared that on the orders of MNS Chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not allow the release of The Legend of Maula Jatt anywhere in India.
There are no confirmed reports that the film will release in India, only speculations.
In a subsequent tweet, the politician-producer behind Lai Bhaari, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa, and Bhonga referred to the Indian fans of Fawad as “traitors” and advised them to travel to Pakistan to see the movie.
Khopkar and MNS have problems with more than only The Legend of Maula Jatt.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, directed by Karan Johar and starring Fawad, Anushka Sharma, and Ranbir Kapoor, was earlier criticised by the producer. Additionally, several party leaders opposed the release of Mahira Raees, starring Shah Rukh Khan. MNS demanded that Pakistani artists be prohibited from performing in India.
Indian political party MNS opposes release of ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in India.
At the time of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’s release six years ago, Khopkar had told India Today, “Nation comes first. We don’t care about losses faced by producers. There will be trouble in theatres if Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is released. Yes, we are threatening.”
The 1979 cult favourite Maula Jatt has been given a fresh life in The Legends of Maula Jatt.
The film also stars Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed, Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Abbasi, Faris Shafi and other stars.
