Complaint filed against 'Loveratri' for hurting sentiments; Salman Khan says film doesn't demean any culture

A complaint has been filed in a court in Bihar against Salman Khan and others associated to the upcoming film 'Loveratri'. The complaint filed by Sudhir Kumar Ojha alleges that the title of the film hurts Hindu sentiments as it rides on the festival of Navratri. 

According to reports, the case will be heard in the court on 12th September. Some right wing organisations had also objected to the film's title.

The film marks the debut of Salman's brother-in-law Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain and is set against the backdrop of Navaratri and his produced by the actor. 

Meanwhile, the actor though has stated that the film does not disrespect or demeans any culture.

"Some people, I don't know who they are, have some problem with the title of the film. It is a beautiful title. There is nothing more beautiful than love, so it is called 'Loveratri'. It is not demeaning any culture. Our prime minister is from that culture. So, when you play a character like I played a Sardar in a film or I played a Haryanvi in 'Sultan', I do it with a lot of respect.

"We are making the film with Navaratri in the backdrop. We have made this beautiful film celebrating the music, colour, love and the fun of the festive season. We don't need any publicity like that. Once the film is released those people will know there is nothing," Salman said in an interview on the sidelines of Bigg Boss launch in Goa.

The 52-year-old actor said he is sure the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) will pass the film with a 'U' certificate.

"The censor board is the right body to decide. I am sure it will get an 'U' certificate. And if the censor board has given the certificate then I don't think anybody has the right to say anything."

'Loveratri' is helmed by debutant director Abhiraj Minawala, who has served as assistant director on films such as 'Sultan' and 'Fan'.

The film is set to be released on October 5.