New Delhi/ Mumbai: The makers of “Ae Dil Hai Mushkil” including Karan Johar were assured on Thursday both by the Centre and Maharashtra government that no one will be allowed to stall the release of the Bollywood film that is facing threat from the MNS for featuring a Pakistani actor.
The assurance was given by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during separate meetings with Johar and a delegation of the film fraternity that included its producer. It is due for release on October 28, ahead of Diwali.
Film & Television Producers Guild of India president Mukesh Bhatt and Apoorva Mehta from Dharma Productions, met Singh in Delhi to discuss the smooth release of the film. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Bhatt said they decided to meet the Home Minister as there is a sense of “fear” and the law and order situation especially in Mumbai is going out of control. “They have assured us whatever support we want he will provide to us. He said that he will talk to chief ministers of the states so that the law and order remains in place and violence does not take place near theatres. Full security will be given to all exhibitors. The way we celebrate Diwali, (We want) everyone get entertained and celebrate it with happiness,” Bhatt added.
