News Now, Chandigrah bans the screening of ''Nanak Shah Fakir'

Deepu

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After Punjab, the controversial film 'Nanak Shah Fakir' has been banned in Chandigarh as well.

The movie, based on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, was scheduled to be released in theaters across the country on April 17.

The Chandigarh administration has banned the film following an MHA advisory that the release could trigger a law and order situation in the city. Punjab government has already banned the film's screening in the state for two months.

Now, Chandigrah bans the screening of ''Nanak Shah Fakir' - IBNLive
 

Sanjeev

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One more religious film banned I wonder why they make this type of sensitive issues film as it hampers some section of the society
 

DashMajor

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I think Dharam Sankat released without any controversy but fact is maker could create controversy if they hires Org from "Dhan, Daulat" ;)
 

NinadG

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'Nanak Shah Fakir' producer withdraws controversial film
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Controversial Punjabi film Nanak Shah Fakir was today withdrawn from theaters worldwide by its producer following wide-spread resentment among the Sikh masses over its content.

"As per the directions of holy Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs), I have decided to withdraw the movie Nanak Shah Fakir from all the theaters worldwide forthwith," producer Harvinder Singh Sikka said in a statement.

He said he had great regard for the Akal Takht and "couldn't afford to go against the directives of the top religious head Gurbachan Singh".

Sikka said the Akal Takht head had asked him to make certain changes in the movie before it was screened and he would do the same.

The objection to the Punjabi film, based on the life of Guru Nanak, was first raised by radical outfit Dal Khalsa.

Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said Sikka "surrendered" before the Akal Takht.

The outfit had submitted a memorandum to the Akal Takht head on April 6 urging him to direct the producer to withdraw the film.

'Nanak Shah Fakir' producer withdraws controversial film
 

Deepu

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Have decided to withdraw the movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' from all theatres worldwide, says producer Harvinder Singh Sikka

Controversial Punjabi film 'Nanak Shah Fakir' was on Tuesday withdrawn from theatres worldwide by its producer following wide-spread resentment among the Sikh masses over its content.

"As per the directions of holy Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs), I have decided to withdraw the movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' from all the theatres worldwide forthwith," producer Harvinder Singh Sikka said in a statement.

Have decided to withdraw the movie 'Nanak Shah Fakir' from all theatres worldwide, says producer Harvinder Singh Sikka - IBNLive
 
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