Karnataka Government Bans ‘Hamare Baarah'; Claims Potential Communal Tension (image:x.com/MrSinha_)

On the day of film’s scheduled release on June 7, Karnataka Government bans the release of Hindi film ‘Hamare Baarah’ in the state for two weeks until further notice, alleging that movie release would create communal tension in the state. The government has taken action in accordance with the Karnataka Cinema Regulations Act, 1964, sections 15(1) and 15(5). The prohibition will also apply to the screening of movie trailer on media platforms. The government order came as several Muslim organisations alleged that movie is portraying the community in a ‘provocative and insulting manner’.

As per the government order, producer and director have misinterpreted versus of Quran to make misleading and provocative remarks. The movie had sequences that attempted to provoke one community against the other while depicting another community in an insulting manner, The Indian Express reports.

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On yesterday, the film got a green light from Bombay High Court hours after the court had stayed the release of allegedly controversial movie. Despite the legal hurdles, the movie has got an order to release from next day onwards after a heated argument. The court order has also instructed a committee comprising of three members, including at least one Muslim member, to watch and submit their report by Friday morning.

Jointly produced by Birender Bhagat, Ravi S Gupta, Sanjay Nagpal, and Sheo Balak Singh, and directed by Kamal Chandra, ‘Hamare Baarah’ explores the theme of over population. The film has been in the headlines after the release of trailer in the social media platforms for insulting a particular community. The film has garnered attention for its bold narrative and thought provoking themes, ANI reports.

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Earlier this week, replying to the controversies surrounding the movie, the actor Annu Kapoor has said that “film has passed by censor board…watch the film first and then form the opinion, the film talks about motherhood and population”. Actor Manoj Joshi has also stated that movie was not made to target any religion.

Initially titled ‘Hum Do Hamare Baarah’, the film’s title was changed by Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).