Nawazuddin Siddiqui clarifies his remark on The Kerala Story, says ‘stop spreading false news’

It's going to be almost a month since Sudipto Sen's directorial, The Kerala Story, was released in theatres, but still, the debates on the movie refuse to die down.The movie, which has been in the headlines for its controversial plot, was released in theatres on May 5. Recently, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui also got embroiled in a controversy over his comment on the film ban.

The actor faced a huge backlash for his comments that indicated that he was supporting the ban on the movie. However, now the actor has clarified his comment.

Nawazuddin's Tweet

Clarifying his remark that has been wrongly perceived, Nawazuddin urged the news media to ''stop spreading false news'', stating that,he ''would never want any film to be banned ever.''

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Nawazuddin's tweet reads, “Please stop spreading false news just to get some views and hits, it’s called cheap TRP - I never said and I would never want any film to be banned ever.” The actor added in block letters: “STOP BANNING FILMS. STOP SPREADING FAKE NEWS !!!”

In his tweet, the Heropanti 2 actor has not mentioned The Kerala Story.

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What's the whole controversy about?

In his recent interview with the Indian news channel News 18, Nawaz was asked about Anurag Kashyap's comment onfilm banning. Anurag and Nawaz have worked together in themovie Gangs of Wasseypur,

Kashyap's tweet came after the government of West Bengal government banned The Kerala Story in the state. Anurag tweeted earlier this month, "You agree with the film or not, be it propaganda, counter-propaganda, offensive or not, to ban it is just wrong."

Agreeing with Kashyap's comment Nawaz shared his point of view,''The film or a novel is hurting someone, then that’s wrong."

“I agree with him. But if a film or a novel is hurting someone, then that’s wrong. We don’t make films to hurt the audience or their sentiments,” the actor said reportedly.

He added further, “We make films to foster social harmony and love among people. It’s our responsibility to propagate the same. But if a film has the power to break people and social harmony, it’s extremely wrong. Humein isse duniya ko jodna hai, todna nahi hai (We need to unite the world, not to divide it).”

Kerala story controversy

The movie, which is said to be inspired by true events, is set in the South Indian state of Kerala and revolves around a group of college-going girls who are converted to Islam and sent to the extremist Islamic State of Iraq and Syria. The film has received polarised opinions from the public and politicians.

The movie stars Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Siddhi Idnani, Pranay Pachuri, and Chandra Shekhar Dutta, among others, in pivotalroles.

Box office

The movie is having a golden run at the Indian box office and has crossed the Rs 200 crore-mark. Not only this, but the movie is giving tough competition to other big-budget movies running at the box office right now like Fast X.

Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted, ''#TheKeralaStory continues its glorious run, despite a strong #Hollywood opponent #FastX invading the marketplace… [Week 3] Fri 6.60 cr, Sat 9.15 cr, Sun 11.50 cr, Mon 4.50 cr, Tue 3.50 cr, Wed 3.40 cr, Thu 3.10 cr. Total: ₹ 213.47 cr. #India biz. Nett BOC. #Boxoffice.''

On the work front

Nawazuddin starrer movie Jogira Sara Ra Ra has been released in the theatres on Friday. Another film that he has in his bag is Haddi, in the movie he's essaying the role of a transgender.

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