“DIL PARDESI HO GAYA “ SCREENED AMONGST SECURITY BLANKET
The Asian Age (Dec 2003)
By Skimmy Gupta
The storming of Republican Party of India (RPI) activists in Bollywood film ‘Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya’ at Gaiety theatre, Bandra on Sunday afternoon and other theatres across Mumbai has put police officials on alert. They are alleging the movie about India and Pakistan relations has certain objectionable dialogues and scenes hurting Indian sentiments. The movie propagating the message of love and peace between people of India and Pakistan stars newcomers Kapil Jhaveri of India and Saloni Aswani of Pakistan is now showing across city screens amongst police protection.
Saawan Kumar, producer-director of movie ‘Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya’ states “Many Ministers of Government machinery like George Fernandes and Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit have watched my movie. And nobody pointed out any objections in the movie whatsoever, Moreover it was passed by censor board with a U certificate. And it was made ‘tax-free’ in Maharashtra when it was released last Friday. All over India, the movie is being screened in a peaceful manner except Mumbai.”
Saawan also chief of Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association (IMPPA) said that these kinds of demonstrations are illegal and a sad story. When censors have cleared the movie, they should not behave in such a violent manner. Even RPI leaders saw the movie before, they did not object at that time. And now their strong protest at various theatres across Mumbai is very shocking. Anyway, I am not scared and the movie is running with help of police security.”
Manoj Desai, executive director, Gaiety theatre said, “The damage to theater premises, doors and glass windows is about 1 lakh rupees. About 41,000/- for refund of abrupt show and 60,000/- for other damages to banner, main door in the premises. Further losses were due to cancellation of others shows. The demonstrators were objecting to some scenes in the climax shot. The movie will run anyhow for remaining days. The whole demonstration looked more like an election stunt.”
Bipin Kumar Singh, DCP-Zone IX informed, “The majority of demonstrators belonged to Mahasangh and RPI demonstrated to stop the movie. They broke the glass of the main door and barged inside the theatre premises. They have certain objections to the movie but details are yet to be found out. The case is registered in Bandra Police Station. Further investigations are going on.”
When asked about the whole episode appearing as a publicity stunt; Sawan in an angry tone said, “This is utter non sense. Why would I make my own losses and take law and order in my hand? This is not my first film and don’t need help from such elements to promote my movie. Viewers will decide the fate of the movie.”
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By Skimmy Gupta
The storming of Republican Party of India (RPI) activists in Bollywood film ‘Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya’ at Gaiety theatre, Bandra on Sunday afternoon and other theatres across Mumbai has put police officials on alert. They are alleging the movie about India and Pakistan relations has certain objectionable dialogues and scenes hurting Indian sentiments. The movie propagating the message of love and peace between people of India and Pakistan stars newcomers Kapil Jhaveri of India and Saloni Aswani of Pakistan is now showing across city screens amongst police protection.
Saawan Kumar, producer-director of movie ‘Dil Pardesi Ho Gaya’ states “Many Ministers of Government machinery like George Fernandes and Delhi chief minister Sheila Dixit have watched my movie. And nobody pointed out any objections in the movie whatsoever, Moreover it was passed by censor board with a U certificate. And it was made ‘tax-free’ in Maharashtra when it was released last Friday. All over India, the movie is being screened in a peaceful manner except Mumbai.”
Saawan also chief of Indian Motion Pictures Producers' Association (IMPPA) said that these kinds of demonstrations are illegal and a sad story. When censors have cleared the movie, they should not behave in such a violent manner. Even RPI leaders saw the movie before, they did not object at that time. And now their strong protest at various theatres across Mumbai is very shocking. Anyway, I am not scared and the movie is running with help of police security.”
Manoj Desai, executive director, Gaiety theatre said, “The damage to theater premises, doors and glass windows is about 1 lakh rupees. About 41,000/- for refund of abrupt show and 60,000/- for other damages to banner, main door in the premises. Further losses were due to cancellation of others shows. The demonstrators were objecting to some scenes in the climax shot. The movie will run anyhow for remaining days. The whole demonstration looked more like an election stunt.”
Bipin Kumar Singh, DCP-Zone IX informed, “The majority of demonstrators belonged to Mahasangh and RPI demonstrated to stop the movie. They broke the glass of the main door and barged inside the theatre premises. They have certain objections to the movie but details are yet to be found out. The case is registered in Bandra Police Station. Further investigations are going on.”
When asked about the whole episode appearing as a publicity stunt; Sawan in an angry tone said, “This is utter non sense. Why would I make my own losses and take law and order in my hand? This is not my first film and don’t need help from such elements to promote my movie. Viewers will decide the fate of the movie.”
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posted by Skimmy @ June 19, 2008
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