The Kerala Story producer urges Mamata Banerjee to watch the film after SC lifts ban in WB: ‘Would listen to criticisms’

Hours after the Supreme Court stayed the West Bengal Government’s ban on The Kerala Story, the director and movie producer reacted to the developments. Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who backed the movie and was additionally its inventive director, urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to observe the movie with the group. On the opposite hand, director Sudipto Sen referred to as the ban ‘illegal’ and praised the Supreme Court for his or her verdict. Also learn: Mamata Banerjee publicizes ban on The Kerala Story in West Bengal, movie producer reacts

Talking to the news company ANI, Vipul mentioned, “With folded hands, I would like to tell Mamata Didi to watch this film with us and discuss with us if she finds anything as such. We would like to listen to all her valid criticisms and present our point of view…This is democracy that we get to talk about. We can agree to disagree. We can discuss our difference. This is my request and we will be waiting.”

“No state can ban a film after it is passed by the Censor Board. This ban was illegal. Supreme Court proved once again that everyone has the right to watch the film, you may or may not like it but you can’t stop someone forcefully. We always trusted the Supreme Court…Thank you to everyone who supported us, including the people of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu who reached out to me. They can watch the film tomorrow,” added Sudipto Sen.

On May 8, Mamata Banerjee introduced a ban on The Kerala Story within the state. She mentioned, “West Bengal govt has decided to ban the movie The Kerala Story. This is to avoid any incident of hatred and violence, and to maintain peace in the state.” The film was pulled down from theatres in Tamil Nadu.

On Thursday, Supreme Court stayed its ban in West Bengal and asked its producer to put a disclaimer that the movie was a “fictionalised model” and there was no genuine knowledge to the declare that 32,000 Hindu and Christian women transformed to Islam. The movie will now be screened within the theatres of West Bengal. The court docket additionally requested Tamil Nadu to make sure all safety preparations for moviegoers.

The Kerala Story stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani and Sonia Balani within the lead roles. Helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the movie triggered an enormous political row with many calling it a propaganda movie for the reason that launch of its trailer.