Mulk starring Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu is all set to release tomorrow. The film is directed by Anubhav Sinha and is a hard-hitting courtroom drama. In the film, the lawyer (played by Taapsee) fights for the dignity, self-respect and justice for Rishi Kapoor and his family as they are accused of having connections with terrorist activities because of their son. But a day head of its India release, the film is banned in Pakistan. The decision of banning the film was taken by Pakistan Censor Board today.
A hurt, Anubhav Sinha took to his Twitter page to share a letter addressed to the Censor Board and citizens of Pakistan. He tweeted, "A letter to Pakistan. Sorry a question really!!! #MULK in Theaters tomorrow."
Excerpts from his letter read, "I have recently made a film called MULK. Unfortunately you will not be able to see it legally as the censor board in your country has banned it from you watching it."
He also mentioned, "I remember the day the trailer came out many in India and also many in Pakistan wrote against it. Some in India thought it was pro Muslim and some in Pakistan thought it stereotyped Muslims. Contradictory but true. I kept insisting the film was about LOVE. Love amongst Hindus and Muslims. Now the word is out. The press has seen it and the audience in the UAE too has seen it. It is not pro Muslim or Anti Muslim. Pro Pakistan or Anit Pakistan. It is about love that all of us as individuals should have, amongst us. It is about You. It is about Me. You have Hindus as a minority in your country and we have Muslims as a minority in ours. We all must work towards coexisting in peace and harmony.
Here is my question to you. Why is it so that they do NOT want you to see the film that talks about co-existence. I know, sooner or later, you will have access to the film. Please do watch it and give me your opinion WHY DID THE PAKISTAN CENSOR BOARD ban the film."
Read his letter below:
In a statement to PTI, the director also stated, "The film has a good intent, it is not a political film in anyway. It is a very social film, about everyone. I knew I wasn't going to take a political side, I wanted to take a human side which can't be wrong or controversial."
Watch the trailer of Mulk below:
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