'Mulk' in trouble? Court stays release, makers react
31 Jul 2018 |
- 'Mulk' which was scheduled to be released on August 3 might be delayed as a sessions court in Mumbai granted an interim stay-order.
- The decision came after the court heard a property rent dispute which involves Benaras Media Works Limited, an entertainment agency.
- As the agency is connected to the movie, the court decided to order an interim stay until the dispute is resolved.
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'Mulk' gets caught in crossfire between entertainment-agency and owner
The dispute |
- At the center of this controversy is a legal dispute between one Vandana Pawani and the entertainment agency.
- Vandana alleged that the agency took her bungalow on rent in 2011 to convert it into an office space.
- When relevant civic-bodies disallowed the agency from turning the residential space to a commercial one, they refused payment that ran up to Rs. 50 lakh.
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Director Anubhav Sinha says not connected with agency
The response |
- Anubhav Sinha's lawyer has stated that the application alleging the link between the entertainment agency and the director was wrong.
- Although a judge stayed the release till next hearing on August 2, the lawyer said they had not received the court's order.
- He said they will seek clarification from the same court or Bombay High Court.
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Court has been misled, claims Sinha
What he said |
- Taking to Twitter, Anubhav Sinha maintained they did not receive any official court order.
- However, he pointed out that if the court was 'mischievously misled' they would appeal to vacate the same.
- He further assured that they were logistically prepared to release the film on August 3.
- 'Mulk' sheds light on the rising communal tensions in the country.
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'Mulk' touches on Islamophobia and communal tensions
FACT |
The movie follows a Muslim family struggling to reclaim their honor and trust in society after a family member becomes a terrorist. Shot in Lucknow and Benaras, the film addresses Islamophobia. The movie stars Taapsee Pannu, Rishi Kapoor and Prateik Babbar in pivotal roles. |
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