Muzaffarpur Police has lodged an FIR against actors Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna and 12 others on a district court's direction in connection with the movie 'The Accidental Prime Minister'. 
 
The FIR was lodged at the Kanti police station on Tuesday after the court took objection to non-compliance of its January 8 order in this regard. 
 
Kher, Khanna and 12 others named in the FIR are associated with the movie 'The Accidental Prime Minister' based on the tenure of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. 
 
The court had on January 8 ordered police to lodge an FIR against the actors and 12 others on a complaint filed by advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha with a plea that the movie presented Manmohan Singh and a number of other public figures in bad light. 
 
Ojha said he had moved the court of Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate Saba Alam on February 4 to mention that its order was not complied with by the police. 
 
"On this, the court issued show-cause notice to Kanti police station through the Muzaffarpur senior superintendent of police after which police lodged an FIR yesterday (Tuesday)," Ojha told reporters Wednesday. 
 
When contacted, Senior Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar said after the matter came to his cognisance, he ordered the police station to comply with the court's order. 
 
Police have lodged the FIR under IPC sections 295, 153, 153A, 293, 504, 506, 120B and 34 which relate to promoting enmity among different groups, sale of obscene objects, insult with intent to provoke breach of peace and criminal conspiracy etc. 
 
In his complaint, Ojha named Kher (who plays the character of Manmohan Singh), as well as Akshaye Khanna, who plays the role Singh's media adviser Sanjaya Baru, on whose book the movie is said to be based upon. 
 
Others named in the complaint include actors depicting the roles of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president (then national general secretary) Rahul Gandhi, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, his deputy Lal Krishna Advani and RJD leader Lalu Prasad. 
 
The producer, director and other key persons associated with the film were also named in the complaint. 
 
The complainant had alleged that he felt hurt upon watching the promos of the movie, which was not released at that time, wherein the public figures were portrayed in a manner that projected a poor image of the country. 
 
The movie was released on January 11, 2019.

Muzaffarpur Police has lodged an FIR against actors Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna and 12 others on a district court's direction in connection with the movie 'The Accidental Prime Minister'.

Muzaffarpur Police has lodged an FIR against actors Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna and 12 others on a district court's direction in connection with the movie 'The Accidental Prime Minister'. The FIR was lodged at the Kanti police station on Tuesday after the court took objection to non-compliance of its January 8 order in this regard. Kher, Khanna and 12 others named in the FIR are associated with the movie 'The Accidental Prime Minister' based on the tenure of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. The court had on January 8 ordered police to lodge an FIR against the actors and 12 others on a complaint filed by advocate Sudhir Kumar Ojha with a plea that the movie presented Manmohan Singh and a number of other public figures in bad light. Ojha said he had moved the court of Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate Saba Alam on February 4 to mention that its order was not complied with by the police. "On this, the court issued show-cause notice to Kanti police station through the Muzaffarpur senior superintendent of police after which police lodged an FIR yesterday (Tuesday)," Ojha told reporters Wednesday. When contacted, Senior Superintendent of Police Manoj Kumar said after the matter came to his cognisance, he ordered the police station to comply with the court's order. Police have lodged the FIR under IPC sections 295, 153, 153A, 293, 504, 506, 120B and 34 which relate to promoting enmity among different groups, sale of obscene objects, insult with intent to provoke breach of peace and criminal conspiracy etc. In his complaint, Ojha named Kher (who plays the character of Manmohan Singh), as well as Akshaye Khanna, who plays the role Singh's media adviser Sanjaya Baru, on whose book the movie is said to be based upon. Others named in the complaint include actors depicting the roles of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president (then national general secretary) Rahul Gandhi, former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, his deputy Lal Krishna Advani and RJD leader Lalu Prasad. The producer, director and other key persons associated with the film were also named in the complaint. The complainant had alleged that he felt hurt upon watching the promos of the movie, which was not released at that time, wherein the public figures were portrayed in a manner that projected a poor image of the country. The movie was released on January 11, 2019.

FIR lodged against Anupam Kher, Akshaye Khanna over their film 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

Vijay Gutte’s ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ starring Anupam Kher faces more trouble as the film’s certification has now been challenged in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The plea filed against the film also seeks a ban. The hearing has now been reserved for tomorrow. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-trailer-anupam-kher-aces-the-role-of-manmohan-singh-in-the-accidental-prime-minister-186834">Watch the controversial trailer here.&nbsp;</a>

The plea was filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Appearing on behalf of petitioner Anumeet Singh before the High Court Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Krishna Murari, counsel Kannan Malik sought a&nbsp;hearing on the matter. After hearing Malik’s request, the Bench made it clear that the petition would come up for hearing on Wednesday, that is, January 9.&nbsp;

The petitioner in his plea filed against the Union of India, and other respondents, has primarily challenged the ‘certification’ and has sought a stay on its screening. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has to issue a no objection certificate to any film based on real-life characters.&nbsp;

Among other things, Malik has asserted that the movie undermines the integrity and authority of the Prime Minister’s office (as it is based on the life of former Indian PM Manmohan Singh). Malik added that Singh is a public figure and the movie intended to lower his image. Also, that it is political propaganda at the time of elections in the country. The film has been a talk of the town ever since the trailer released. Apparently, it was even taken down from YouTube following which the lead star Anupam Kher <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/anupam-kher-tweets-a-message-for-fans-as-the-accidental-prime-minister-trailer-goes-missing-187890">tweeted his fans</a> for supporting the film.&nbsp;

The Accidental Prime Minister is based on the book of the same name, written by Singh’s media advisor, Sanjay Baru. While Anupam Kher plays the role of Singh, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/akshaye-khanna-on-the-accidental-prime-minister-what-we-have-made-is-a-mature-entertainer-188096">Akshaye Khanna plays Baru.&nbsp;</a>

The film is slated to release on January 11.&nbsp;

Vijay Gutte’s ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ starring Anupam Kher faces more trouble as the film’s certification has now been challenged in the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Vijay Gutte’s ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ starring Anupam Kher faces more trouble as the film’s certification has now been challenged in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The plea filed against the film also seeks a ban. The hearing has now been reserved for tomorrow. Watch the controversial trailer here. The plea was filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Appearing on behalf of petitioner Anumeet Singh before the High Court Division Bench headed by Chief Justice Krishna Murari, counsel Kannan Malik sought a hearing on the matter. After hearing Malik’s request, the Bench made it clear that the petition would come up for hearing on Wednesday, that is, January 9. The petitioner in his plea filed against the Union of India, and other respondents, has primarily challenged the ‘certification’ and has sought a stay on its screening. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has to issue a no objection certificate to any film based on real-life characters. Among other things, Malik has asserted that the movie undermines the integrity and authority of the Prime Minister’s office (as it is based on the life of former Indian PM Manmohan Singh). Malik added that Singh is a public figure and the movie intended to lower his image. Also, that it is political propaganda at the time of elections in the country. The film has been a talk of the town ever since the trailer released. Apparently, it was even taken down from YouTube following which the lead star Anupam Kher tweeted his fans for supporting the film. The Accidental Prime Minister is based on the book of the same name, written by Singh’s media advisor, Sanjay Baru. While Anupam Kher plays the role of Singh, Akshaye Khanna plays Baru. The film is slated to release on January 11.

Plea challenges 'The Accidental Prime Minister' certificate, hearing tomorrow

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding former prime minister Manmohan Singh's biopic, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said he sees Singh as a successful prime minister rather than an 'accidental'&nbsp;one.

"If a Prime Minister governs the country for 10 years and the people respect him, I don't see him as an accidental prime minister. After Narasimha Rao, if the country has got a successful prime minister, it is Manmohan Singh," Raut said while interacting with media.

It may be noted that the Shiv Sena is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The trailer of Anupam Kher-starrer&nbsp;'The Accidental Prime Minister', which recently came out, drew a lot of flak from the Congress party, claiming that the biopic poked holes in the portrayal of the former prime minister.

The party also criticised the teaser saying the movie showed Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi in the wrong light.

Maharashtra Youth Congress raised objections over the movie and demanded its special screening to ensure that none of the scenes are factually incorrect.

The political controversy over the movie caught media attention after the BJP on Thursday shared its trailer calling the movie a "riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 years."

The Anupam Kher starrer is all set to release on January 11.

The Anupam Kher- starrer 'The Accidental Prime Minister' is all set to release on January 11.

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding former prime minister Manmohan Singh's biopic, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said he sees Singh as a successful prime minister rather than an 'accidental' one. "If a Prime Minister governs the country for 10 years and the people respect him, I don't see him as an accidental prime minister. After Narasimha Rao, if the country has got a successful prime minister, it is Manmohan Singh," Raut said while interacting with media. It may be noted that the Shiv Sena is an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The trailer of Anupam Kher-starrer 'The Accidental Prime Minister', which recently came out, drew a lot of flak from the Congress party, claiming that the biopic poked holes in the portrayal of the former prime minister. The party also criticised the teaser saying the movie showed Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi in the wrong light. Maharashtra Youth Congress raised objections over the movie and demanded its special screening to ensure that none of the scenes are factually incorrect. The political controversy over the movie caught media attention after the BJP on Thursday shared its trailer calling the movie a "riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 years." The Anupam Kher starrer is all set to release on January 11.

Manmohan Singh a successful, not accidental prime minister: Sanjay Raut

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda Friday said he too was an "Accidental Prime Minister" amid a political row over the movie with the same title.

The film is based on Manmohan Singh's tenure as India's prime minister from 2004 to 2014 with the Congress alleging it was the BJP's propaganda against their party.

The movie is based on the book of the same name by Sanjaya Baru, who served as Singh's media adviser from 2004 to 2008.

The film's trailer was released in Mumbai on Thursday.

Reacting to a question over the controversy, the 85-year-old JDS supremo said "Actually I don't know, why that was allowed...I think it started three or four months ago.

I don't know who has permitted, why? honestly, I have not gone through this so-called Accidental Prime Minister. I'm also (an) Accidental Prime Minister," Gowda said in a lighter vein.

In the 1996 general elections, no party won enough seats to form a government. The United Front, a conglomeration of non-Congress and non-BJP regional parties, decided to form the government at the Centre with the support of the Congress and chose Gowda to head the government.

He served as prime minister from June 1 1996 to April 21 1997 with the help of regional parties and Congress. Later when Congress withdrew support, Gowda had to step down.

Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, the film stars Kher as Manmohan Singh and Akshaye Khanna as Baru. It is slated for release on January 11.&nbsp;

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda Friday said he too was an "Accidental Prime Minister" amid a political row over the movie with the same title. The film is based on Manmohan Singh's tenure as India's prime minister from 2004 to 2014 with the Congress alleging it was the BJP's propaganda against their party.

Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda Friday said he too was an "Accidental Prime Minister" amid a political row over the movie with the same title. The film is based on Manmohan Singh's tenure as India's prime minister from 2004 to 2014 with the Congress alleging it was the BJP's propaganda against their party. The movie is based on the book of the same name by Sanjaya Baru, who served as Singh's media adviser from 2004 to 2008. The film's trailer was released in Mumbai on Thursday. Reacting to a question over the controversy, the 85-year-old JDS supremo said "Actually I don't know, why that was allowed...I think it started three or four months ago. I don't know who has permitted, why? honestly, I have not gone through this so-called Accidental Prime Minister. I'm also (an) Accidental Prime Minister," Gowda said in a lighter vein. In the 1996 general elections, no party won enough seats to form a government. The United Front, a conglomeration of non-Congress and non-BJP regional parties, decided to form the government at the Centre with the support of the Congress and chose Gowda to head the government. He served as prime minister from June 1 1996 to April 21 1997 with the help of regional parties and Congress. Later when Congress withdrew support, Gowda had to step down. Directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, the film stars Kher as Manmohan Singh and Akshaye Khanna as Baru. It is slated for release on January 11.

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