On Saturday, September 28, it was announced that the controversial Pakistani film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ will not release in any Indian theatre. This decision comes as a response to a longstanding policy in Pakistan which bars Indian films from being shown in the country since 2019, after India abrogated Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir.
The film was initially slated to release on October 2 in India, but according to the recent update, that will not happen and no Indian cinema hall will screen the film.
Zee Studios had bought the Indian rights for this all-time high-grosser Pakistani film. In December 2022, the makers had planned to release the film in Punjab and Delhi to target Punjabi speakers. However, the announcement of the film’s release triggered a massive outrage in the country. Netizens registered their outrage stating that Pakistani films should not be released in India especially when the Islamic Republic continues to sponsor terrorism in India.
Moreover, the movie had also courted controversy for starring actor Hamza Ali Abbassi, known for his admiration of 26/11 terror mastermind Hafiz Saeed.
