Earlier in the day, the home ministry had expressed reservation and serious concern over the contents of the film and had asked the information and broadcasting ministry to take a relook at the clearance given to it. In a communication to the I&B ministry, the home ministry had said the film may affect the communal harmony in Punjab and other northern states.
The ministry had also noted that some of the content of the film was ‘highly objectionable’ and may create enmity between communities and lead to communal tension. According to sources, the film, which is reportedly based on the lives of the assassins – Beant Singh, Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh – of the late prime minister, glorifies their action.
There have been reports that Censor Board CEO Rakesh Kumar, who was arrested recently by CBI, gave clearance to the film after allegedly taking a bribe.
The ministry had also noted that some of the content of the film was ‘highly objectionable’ and may create enmity between communities and lead to communal tension. According to sources, the film, which is reportedly based on the lives of the assassins – Beant Singh, Satwant Singh and Kehar Singh – of the late prime minister, glorifies their action.
There have been reports that Censor Board CEO Rakesh Kumar, who was arrested recently by CBI, gave clearance to the film after allegedly taking a bribe.