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Maha minister vows action against film 'distorting' Shivaji's legacy

Mumbai, Aug 8 (UNI) Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar today announced that the state will initiate legal and administrative measures to remove the film 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' from Cannes Film Festival listings.
This follows allegations that the production distorts historical facts and hurts public sentiment regarding Maratha icon Chhatrapati Shivaji.
Shelar revealed that an investigation has been ordered into how the film secured selection for Cannes. The state government has formally requested the Centre to revoke its censor certificate and halt further screenings. Central agencies have already notified Director Raj Pritam More and the producers.
"The government stands firmly with historians and devotees of Chhatrapati Shivaji. We will not tolerate tampering with history or attacks on public sentiments," Shelar asserted.
The decision comes after sustained objections from right-wing groups, including the Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal, culminating in protests during Tuesday’s Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards ceremony.
'Khalid Ka Shivaji', directed by National Award-winning filmmaker More (2019’s 'Khissa'), narrates the story of a Muslim boy discovering Shivaji’s legacy.
The controversy reignites Maharashtra’s longstanding debate over whether Shivaji should be portrayed primarily as a Hindu warrior-king or a secular ruler who fought oppression beyond religious lines. UNI AAA SSP

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JAMMU, JAN 13 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra along with senior leaders and workers celebrate Lohri festival, at the party office in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 49U

JAMMU, JAN 13 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra along with senior leaders and workers celebrate Lohri festival, at the party office in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 48U

JAMMU, JAN 13 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra along with senior leaders and workers celebrate Lohri festival, at the party office in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 47U

JAMMU, JAN 13 (UNI): Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee President Tariq Hameed Karra along with senior leaders and workers celebrate Lohri festival, at the party office in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 46U

JAMMU, JAN 13 (UNI): Youth 4 Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) Chairman Rahul Kaul addresses a press conference, in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 45U

JAMMU, JAN 13 (UNI): Youth 4 Panun Kashmir (Y4PK) Chairman Rahul Kaul addresses a press conference, in Jammu on Tuesday. UNI Photo 44U

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LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers being taken into police custody during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-42U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers burning an effigy symbolising the law and order situation during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-41U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers burning an effigy symbolising the law and order situation during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-40U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers burning an effigy symbolising the law and order situation during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-39U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers burning an effigy symbolising the law and order situation during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-38U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers stage a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-37U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers stage a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-36U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers stage a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-35U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers being taken into police custody during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-34U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers stage a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-33U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers being taken into police custody during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-32U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers being taken into police custody during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-31U

LUCKNOW, JAN 13 (UNI):- Samajwadi Party workers being taken into police custody during a demonstration in protest against the killing of Sonu Kashyap in Meerut at Hazratganj crossing,in Lucknow on Tuesday.UNI PHOTO-30U