Indian theatrical release of Fawad Khan's 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' postponed indefinitely

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’, co-starring Mahira Khan, was scheduled to release in theatres in India on December 30 after the Central Board of Film Certification clearance. However, now, the statutory film-certification body has reportedly recalled and postponed the release of the film.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, 'Zee Studios had already acquired a clearance for The Legend Of Maula Jatt from the Central Board of Film Certification. But on Monday the CBFC recalled the film.'

There is no confirmation about whether the censor certificate given to 'The Legend Of Maula Jatt' has been revoked. However, the release of the film has been stalled.

Earlier, a Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Ameya Khopkar reacted to the news of this movie being released in Indian theatres and said, ‘we will not let this film be released anywhere in India.’

He tweeted, '‘There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan. Following Raj Saheb’s orders we will not let this film release anywhere in India.’ He added, ‘Fawad Khan’s fans, traitors may very well go to Pakistan and watch the film.’

For the unversed, there is controversy around the film being released in India as in 2019 the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) announced a ban on Pakistani actors and artistes following the Pulwama attack.

Also Watch| Shah Rukh Khan wants to do a film like 'Leon: The Professional'; here's why