Madhya Pradesh Ulema Board calls a ban on ‘Pathaan’: We will not allow this film to be released – Times of India

President of MP Ulema Board, Syed Anas Ali told ANI, “The sentiments of the Muslim community have been hurt by this film. We will not allow this film to be released, not just in Madhya Pradesh but across the country. The Pathans are one of the most respectable Muslim communities. Not just the Pathans but the entire Muslim community is being defamed in this film. The name of the film is Pathan and women are seen performing obscene dances in it. Pathans are being portrayed wrongly in the film.” He further stated, “The makers should remove the name, Pathan. Shahrukh Khan should change the name of his character. After that, do whatever you want. But we will not allow this film to be released in India. We will fight a legal battle and also file an FIR.” Ali has also stated that they will reach out to the censor board and do everything in their power to stop the film’s release.

Previously, MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra had raised objection against the film’s song ‘Besharam Rang’ and was quoted by ANI, “The costumes in the song at first glance are objectionable. It is clearly visible that the song of the film Pathaan has been shot with a dirty mindset. I don’t think this is right, and I will tell the director and makers of the film to fix it. Earlier also Deepika Padukone came in the support of Tukde Tukde Gang at JNU and that’s why her mentality has come in front of everyone before.”