Petition filed with the Ministry of I&B to ban Udaipur Files
In a recent development, the President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Arshad Madani, has announced that the organization has filed a petition with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to ban the release of the upcoming film, Udaipur Files. The petition claims that the film is based on hatred and may promote communal tension in society.
Udaipur Files, a Vijay Raaz-starrer, has been making waves ever since its trailer was released. The film is directed by Avinash Das and is based on the 2018 Udaipur killing of a tailor, Kanhaiya Lal, who was brutally murdered by two ISIS-inspired terrorists for sharing a social media post that was considered derogatory towards Islam. The film aims to highlight the plight of the victim and his family, as well as the impact of religious intolerance on society.
However, the President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, Arshad Madani, has taken issue with the film, claiming that it promotes hatred and may lead to communal tension. Madani took to social media to inform everyone about the petition, stating, “The petition states that the film is based on hatred, may promote communal tension in society.”
The petition filed with the MIB seeks to ban the release of Udaipur Files, citing concerns over the film’s potential to create divisions among communities. The petition argues that the film’s portrayal of religious intolerance and violence may be perceived as offensive by some, leading to a rise in communal tensions.
This is not the first controversy surrounding the film. Earlier, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had refused to give a certificate to the film, citing that it was “objectionable” and “anti-Islamic”. The filmmakers had then approached the Delhi High Court, which had asked the CBFC to reconsider its decision.
The controversy surrounding Udaipur Files has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people expressing their support for the film and its aim to raise awareness about religious intolerance. However, others have criticized the film, citing concerns over its portrayal of religious violence and the potential for communal tension.
The petition filed by Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind is just the latest development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Udaipur Files. It remains to be seen whether the MIB will take any action on the petition and ban the release of the film.
In a world where religious intolerance and violence are becoming increasingly prevalent, films like Udaipur Files can play a crucial role in raising awareness about the issue and promoting tolerance and understanding. However, the controversy surrounding the film highlights the need for a nuanced approach to tackling religious intolerance, one that balances the need to raise awareness with the need to avoid creating divisions among communities.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the release of Udaipur Files has sparked a much-needed conversation about religious intolerance and the need for greater understanding and tolerance. Whether the film will be released or not, its impact on the conversation is already being felt.
