Director Abhishek Kapoor is riding high on the critical acclaim that his new film&nbsp;'Kedarnath' has been getting since its release last&nbsp;Friday. But the director is also upset over the film's ban in the state of Uttarakhand and&nbsp;has urged that the Uttarakhand government should lift the&nbsp;ban over the movie which is based on the the devastating Uttarakhand floods of 2013.&nbsp;

''I plead with the Uttarakhand government to please lift the ban on my film Kedarnath. It is an attempt to bring peace, harmony and healing to the people of this country. Please don't deprive us of this opportunity.'' Kapoor tweeted.&nbsp;

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I plead with the uttarakhand govt to pls lift the ban on my film <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kedarnath?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kedarnath</a>. Its an attempt to bring peace, harmony and healing to the people of this country. Pls dont deprive us of this opportunity. <a href="https://twitter.com/tsrawatbjp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tsrawatbjp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RonnieScrewvala?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RonnieScrewvala</a>
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The film, essentially a love story of a wealthy Hindu girl and a Muslim guide, is set against the backdrop of the tragic 2013- Uttarakhand floods. A few Hindu outfits were of the view that the film motivates 'Love Jihad'and also hurts Hindu sentiments, owing to which multiple PILS were filed across the country.

While there has been no official ban on the film by the state government, it wrote to all district magistrates about the film and the controversies surrounding it.

''It is very upsetting. How can they do this? When the government has cleared it, the whole country is watching it, how can they stop my film? Uttarakhand is an integral part of the country. What happens to my freedom of expression?'' said Kapoor to a news agency.&nbsp;

Sara too, opened up about the controversies surrounding the film in an interview with a daily&nbsp;and shared that while<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sara-ali-khan-on-ban-on-kedarnath-in-uttarakhand-film-is-not-about-dividing-you-it-rather-calls-for-coming-together-182786"> it makes her upset, she wishes people see the film</a> in the same light she sees it in.

"The dream was that I could pass on this story to some people. We shot the film in Uttarakhand, we stayed there for 40 days, I have best memories of my career there. It is very disheartening to not give back to them because they have given me so much. And that is the only real regret,".&nbsp;

The young actor was unable to understand the reason for the ban on the film and said she has a different view on "caste and religion".

''The idea behind the film is "not to divide but unite people", and especially in the face of natural calamities, natural disasters, things that are larger than life- these little things don't matter in my opinion'', she told the channel.

Director Abhishek Kapoor is riding high on the critical acclaim that his new film 'Kedarnath' has been getting since its release last Friday. But the director is also upset over the film's ban in the state of Uttarakhand and has urged that the Uttarakhand government should lift the ban over the movie which is based on the the devastating Uttarakhand floods of 2013.

Director Abhishek Kapoor is riding high on the critical acclaim that his new film 'Kedarnath' has been getting since its release last Friday. But the director is also upset over the film's ban in the state of Uttarakhand and has urged that the Uttarakhand government should lift the ban over the movie which is based on the the devastating Uttarakhand floods of 2013. ''I plead with the Uttarakhand government to please lift the ban on my film Kedarnath. It is an attempt to bring peace, harmony and healing to the people of this country. Please don't deprive us of this opportunity.'' Kapoor tweeted. I plead with the uttarakhand govt to pls lift the ban on my film #kedarnath. Its an attempt to bring peace, harmony and healing to the people of this country. Pls dont deprive us of this opportunity. @tsrawatbjp @RonnieScrewvala — Abhishek Kapoor (@Abhishekapoor) December 8, 2018 × The film, essentially a love story of a wealthy Hindu girl and a Muslim guide, is set against the backdrop of the tragic 2013- Uttarakhand floods. A few Hindu outfits were of the view that the film motivates 'Love Jihad'and also hurts Hindu sentiments, owing to which multiple PILS were filed across the country. While there has been no official ban on the film by the state government, it wrote to all district magistrates about the film and the controversies surrounding it. ''It is very upsetting. How can they do this? When the government has cleared it, the whole country is watching it, how can they stop my film? Uttarakhand is an integral part of the country. What happens to my freedom of expression?'' said Kapoor to a news agency. Sara too, opened up about the controversies surrounding the film in an interview with a daily and shared that while it makes her upset, she wishes people see the film in the same light she sees it in. "The dream was that I could pass on this story to some people. We shot the film in Uttarakhand, we stayed there for 40 days, I have best memories of my career there. It is very disheartening to not give back to them because they have given me so much. And that is the only real regret,". The young actor was unable to understand the reason for the ban on the film and said she has a different view on "caste and religion". ''The idea behind the film is "not to divide but unite people", and especially in the face of natural calamities, natural disasters, things that are larger than life- these little things don't matter in my opinion'', she told the channel.

'Kedarnath' director Abhishek Kapoor urges Uttarakhand government to lift ban on the film

Sara Ali Khan, whose debut film 'Kedarnath' has been banned in Uttarakhand, is "disheartened" by the move and says the idea behind the film is "not to divide but unite people". 
 
The film, set against the backdrop of the natural tragedy in the temple town of Kedarnath, is a love story of a Hindu girl (Sara) and a Muslim porter (Sushant Singh Raput). Those seeking ban on the film have accused it of hurting Hindu sentiments and promoting love jihad. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kedarnath-review-sara-ali-khan-sushant-singh-rajput-are-impressive-in-this-visually-stunning-film-182004">Read 'Kedarnath' review here.&nbsp;</a> 
 
"The dream was that I could pass on this story to some people. We shot the film in Uttarakhand, we stayed there for 40 days, I have best memories of my career there. It is very disheartening to not give back to them because they have given me so much. And that is the only real regret," Sara told PTI. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/kedarnath-a-love-story-that-dares-to-leap-over-religious-boundaries-182216">Also see: Kedarnath, Bombay, Gadar</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/kedarnath-a-love-story-that-dares-to-leap-over-religious-boundaries-182216">:Ek</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/kedarnath-a-love-story-that-dares-to-leap-over-religious-boundaries-182216"> Prem Katha: Bollywood's tryst with inter-faith love stories</a> 
 
The young actor was unable to understand the reason <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sushant-saras-film-kedarnath-banned-from-screening-in-nainital-udham-singh-nagar-districts-182139">for the ban on the film</a> and said she has a different view on "caste and religion". 
 
"I don't consider ethnicity, religion, caste as markers and consider them as divisive. I don't think the film does either. The film is not about dividing you, it rather calls for coming together. I don't know how people are feeling hurt. I don't think they have seen the film." 
 
Sara, however, said she respects the concerns and as an actor all she can do is give her 100 per cent to the film.&nbsp; 
 
"I have to respect that thought process as well. As an actor none of this in my hands. The only thing that is in my hands is to perform the given role, which I have done to my best. There is an element of regret that I can't share it (the film) with people who have shared their lives with me," she said. 
 
The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, released on December 7. It made Rs 7.25 crore on day one. Sara's work in the film has been appreciated and the 23-year-old said she has read almost all the reviews and is happy that people have been kind to her."You can't distinguish me from 'Kedarnath'. But if people say 'Kedarnath' is waahiyad (pathetic) I would not be happy as it is my first film." 
 
Growing up with actor parents, Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan, Sara witnessed success and failure from close quarters, which helped her learn that both need to be taken with a pinch of salt.&nbsp; 
 
"Every Friday is going to be different and this Friday has been very good for me, I deserve to celebrate that. I deserve to smile and be happy. I also need to understand that the next Friday might be different. 
 
"I have to stay grounded and be real and continue doing my best. The reviews, opinions, comments will keep coming and going, I have to do my best." Sara's next release is 'Simmba' opposite Ranveer Singh. The film, directed by Rohit Shetty, will hit the theatres on December 28.&nbsp;

Sara Ali Khan, whose debut film 'Kedarnath' has been banned in Uttarakhand, is "disheartened" by the move and says the idea behind the film is "not to divide but unite people".

Sara Ali Khan, whose debut film 'Kedarnath' has been banned in Uttarakhand, is "disheartened" by the move and says the idea behind the film is "not to divide but unite people". The film, set against the backdrop of the natural tragedy in the temple town of Kedarnath, is a love story of a Hindu girl (Sara) and a Muslim porter (Sushant Singh Raput). Those seeking ban on the film have accused it of hurting Hindu sentiments and promoting love jihad. Read 'Kedarnath' review here. "The dream was that I could pass on this story to some people. We shot the film in Uttarakhand, we stayed there for 40 days, I have best memories of my career there. It is very disheartening to not give back to them because they have given me so much. And that is the only real regret," Sara told PTI. Also see: Kedarnath, Bombay, Gadar:Ek Prem Katha: Bollywood's tryst with inter-faith love stories The young actor was unable to understand the reason for the ban on the film and said she has a different view on "caste and religion". "I don't consider ethnicity, religion, caste as markers and consider them as divisive. I don't think the film does either. The film is not about dividing you, it rather calls for coming together. I don't know how people are feeling hurt. I don't think they have seen the film." Sara, however, said she respects the concerns and as an actor all she can do is give her 100 per cent to the film. "I have to respect that thought process as well. As an actor none of this in my hands. The only thing that is in my hands is to perform the given role, which I have done to my best. There is an element of regret that I can't share it (the film) with people who have shared their lives with me," she said. The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, released on December 7. It made Rs 7.25 crore on day one. Sara's work in the film has been appreciated and the 23-year-old said she has read almost all the reviews and is happy that people have been kind to her."You can't distinguish me from 'Kedarnath'. But if people say 'Kedarnath' is waahiyad (pathetic) I would not be happy as it is my first film." Growing up with actor parents, Amrita Singh and Saif Ali Khan, Sara witnessed success and failure from close quarters, which helped her learn that both need to be taken with a pinch of salt. "Every Friday is going to be different and this Friday has been very good for me, I deserve to celebrate that. I deserve to smile and be happy. I also need to understand that the next Friday might be different. "I have to stay grounded and be real and continue doing my best. The reviews, opinions, comments will keep coming and going, I have to do my best." Sara's next release is 'Simmba' opposite Ranveer Singh. The film, directed by Rohit Shetty, will hit the theatres on December 28.

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