Sunday, 2 December 2007
After Yash Chopra rendered an unconditional apology, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has agreed to lift the ban on his production Aaja Nachle. The film, which ran into trouble because of certain lyrics, will now be screened in all theatres without the controversial line.
"We have just received a formal apology from Yash Chopra, who has agreed to not only remove the objectionable portions from the title song but has also assured us that he will not use those lines in any of his future films. In view of the apology and his assurance, the state government has decided to lift the ban. Movie halls will begin screening the film by Saturday evening."
The film was slapped with a total ban in Uttar Pradesh and in the National Capital Region of Noida.
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Chief Minsiter Mayawati said that the ban was in keeping with the sentiments of the various Dalit groups that found certain languages and lyrics in the film objectionable. There were also reports that Mayawati has requested the Prime Minister to impose a ban on the film all over the country.
Chief Minsiter Mayawati said that the ban was in keeping with the sentiments of the various Dalit groups that found certain languages and lyrics in the film objectionable. There were also reports that Mayawati has requested the Prime Minister to impose a ban on the film all over the country.
