Mumbai . Standing on the threshold of farewell, the last month of the year 2024 is going on. Many films were released this year and were successful in entertaining the audience. At the same time, many films were surrounded by controversies. A notice was sent to some films while others were accused of hurting religious sentiments. The list of films surrounded by controversies includes Vikrant Massey starrer 'The Sabarmati Report', based on the Godhra incident in Gujarat and other films.
The name of not only 'The Sabarmati Report' is in the list of films surrounded by controversies but it also includes 'Maharaj', 'Hum Do Hamare Barah', 'Kalki 2898 AD'.
The Sabarmati Report: Producer Ekta Kapoor and director Dheeraj Sarna's film 'The Sabarmati Report' was released on the big screen on 15 November. There was a lot of uproar about the film made on Godhra incident of Gujarat and the film remained in controversies.
S6 coach of Sabarmati Express was set on fire in the year 2002. Kar Sevaks were traveling in this coach, who were coming from Ayodhya. 59 people lost their lives in this. In such a situation, there was a dispute regarding HinduMuslim issues. The film starring Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, Riddhi Dogra was made tax free in many states of the country including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh.
Maharaj: The name of Aamir Khan's son Junaid Khan's first film 'Maharaj' is also included in the list of controversial films released this year. The film was accused of hurting the sentiments of Hindu religion. The film, based on the novel by Saurabh Shah, is produced by YRF Entertainment. The Gujarat High Court had stayed the release of the film based on a petition by a Hindu group, which claimed that the film could incite violence against followers of the Hindu sect. Along with Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey and Sharvari Wagh are in important roles in the film. 'Maharaj' was released on Netflix on June 21.
Hum Do Hamare Barah: The film 'Hum Do Hamare Barah', directed by Kamal Chandra, is produced by Ravi S Gupta, Birendra Bhagat, Sanjay Nagpal and Sheo Balak Singh. The film is coproduced by Triloki Prasad. In the film based on the problem of increasing population, along with Annu Kapoor, other stars including Ashwini Kalsekar, Rahul Bagga, Paritosh Tiwari, Parth Samthaan, Manoj Joshi, newcomer Aditi Bhatpahari are in important roles.
The release of the film was initially stayed by the Supreme Court on June 13. It was released on 21 June 2024 after the Bombay High Court allowed the film's release. This film was accused of targeting the Muslim community.
Kalki 2898 AD: Amitabh Bachchan, Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' was also surrounded by controversy. Kalki Peethadhishwar Acharya Pramod Krishnam of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh had sent a notice to the film producer, director and actors regarding the film, in which he had accused them of tampering with religious facts.
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