Police complaint filed against 72 Hoorain makers for hurting religious sentiments

A Mumbai-based social activist has submitted a written complaint to the police against the makers of '72 Hoorain', accusing them of hurting religious sentiments of a community and attempting to divide the country. The complaint was filed at the Goregaon police station in suburban Mumbai. The activist has submitted a separate complaint to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) seeking a ban on the screening of the movie, his lawyer Ali Kashif Khan said.

According to PTI, the official said they have received the complaint, but no FIR (first information report) has been registered



yet.

Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan's film has been in controversies ever since the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was reported to deny a censor certificate to its trailer. This ruling has stirred concerns about creative freedom and censorship in the film business. Speaking about the same, co-producer, during a press conference held earlier told the media, "They (the Censor board) have asked us to remove some scenes and words from the trailer, but they have no objection to keeping those scenes in the film. We are questioning this contradiction. This film is not against any religion and is dealing with terrorism."