Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Home minister Narottam Mishra has warned that FIR will be lodged against Director Leena Manimekalai if she does not remove poster of film Kaali.
A film poster that depicts a woman dressed as Hindu goddess Kali smoking a cigarette has sparked anger in the country.
Talking to media persons home minister Mishra said, “Depicting Hindus deities in a "disrespectful” manner is highly objectionable.”
“Why film makers do not depict deities of other religions in such a manner? A legal action will be taken and I will instruct the officials to lodge an FIR if the film poster is not removed. Even ban on the film in the state may be considered.”
(To receive our E-paper on whatsapp daily, please click here. To receive it on Telegram, please click here. We permit sharing of the paper's PDF on WhatsApp and other social media platforms.)
