The court provided two days to submit the application while instructing the government to decide on the matter within seven days under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act, which empowers it to revoke or suspend a film's release in such cases. Until the government delivers its decision, the release of Udaipur Files will remain on hold.
Let us tell you that this film is made on the murder of Kanhaiyalal Tailor in Udaipur. This case came to light 3 years ago in 2022. When on June 28, 2 Islamic fundamentalists brutally murdered a tailor named Kanhaiyalal in Udaipur, Rajasthan. After this, there was a lot of uproar, and the whole of Rajasthan was burning with anger. Now a film is being made on this matter. Which was ready for release in theatres on July 11. Now the High Court has banned the film on Thursday, just 1 day before its release.
Vijay Raaz played the lead character of the film
Let us tell you that Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz has played the role of Kanhaiyalal in the film. Along with this, Preeti and Mushtaq Khan will also be seen in important roles. Recently, the trailer of the film was released in which glimpses of fundamentalism and violence were seen. The film has been jointly directed by Bharat S. Srinet and Jayant Sinha. The story of the film has been written by Amit Jani, Bharat Singh and Jayant Sinha. The film is based on a real incident.
There was opposition to the film
Opposition to the film was seen since its announcement. Maulana Arshad Madani of Jamaat Ulema-e-Hind had demanded a ban on the release of the film. Not only this, but Islamic organisations together demanded a ban on the release of the film in the High Court. After this, there was opposition from some people regarding the film. Now the High Court has banned it just 1 day before its release.
About Udaipur Files
Let us tell you that 'Udaipur Files' is based on the Kanhaiya Lal Tailor murder case of Udaipur. For the unversed, on June 28, 2022, two attackers arrived at Kanhaiya Lal Sahu's shop posing as customers. As soon as Kanhaiyalal started taking the measurement of one of them, the other attacked him with a knife and beheaded him. Not only this, but these attackers captured the entire incident on camera and circulated the video online, which caused an uproar across the country.
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