Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the Election Commission's report opposing the release of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ before the general election polls that end on May 19.&nbsp;

In its report, EC told the Supreme Court that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/modi-biopic-is-a-hagiography-which-gives-him-cult-status-will-tilt-electoral-balance-election-commission-to-supreme-court-213385">biopic is a “hagiography"</a>, which treats the subject with undue reverence, and its public screening during the poll campaign will "tilt the electoral balance".

They submitted a 20-page report to the apex court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi.&nbsp;

The report added that it "produces a political environment where an individual acquired cult status" and its public screening during the period when the model code of conduct is in operation would favour a particular political party.&nbsp;

The EC said "there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers."

It said that the biopic was more than a biography and was a "hagiography" (which treats the subject as saints and gives undue reverence) and the construct of the movie was "unabashedly uni-dimensional", which puts an individual on a higher pedestal through use of specific symbols, slogans and scenes.

The report was submitted after the apex court had on April 15 directed the EC to re-examine its earlier order and take an informed decision on banning pan-India the release of the biopic after watching the full movie.&nbsp;

The court had asked the poll panel to provide its report to the producer of the movie.

"The committee is of the considered view that the public screening of the movie 'PM Narendra Modi' during the period of model code of conduct will tilt the electoral balance of the particular political party, therefore, the public screening of the movie 'PM Narendra Modi' should not be allowed till the last date of poll on May 19 in the ongoing elections.”&nbsp;

The report further said, "Eulogising of the character Narendra Modi is very clear right through the movie. More than a biography, it is a hagiography. The construct of this 135-minute movie is unabashedly uni-dimensional, which puts an individual on a higher pedestal through the use of specific symbols, slogans and scenes. It ends up eulogising an individual, giving him a saintly status".

The biopic stars Vivek Oberoi as the sitting PM.&nbsp;

Earlier, the Supreme Court had dismissed a petition filed by Congress leader Aman Panwar for a stay on the release of the biopic, saying the Election Commission would be an "appropriate" place to seek the redressal.&nbsp; 
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Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the Election Commission's report opposing the release of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ before the general election polls that end on May 19.

Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the Election Commission's report opposing the release of ‘PM Narendra Modi’ before the general election polls that end on May 19. In its report, EC told the Supreme Court that the biopic is a “hagiography", which treats the subject with undue reverence, and its public screening during the poll campaign will "tilt the electoral balance". They submitted a 20-page report to the apex court bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. The report added that it "produces a political environment where an individual acquired cult status" and its public screening during the period when the model code of conduct is in operation would favour a particular political party. The EC said "there are several scenes depicting a major opposition party as corrupt and showing them in poor light. Their leaders have been depicted in such a manner that their identification is clear and obvious to the viewers." It said that the biopic was more than a biography and was a "hagiography" (which treats the subject as saints and gives undue reverence) and the construct of the movie was "unabashedly uni-dimensional", which puts an individual on a higher pedestal through use of specific symbols, slogans and scenes. The report was submitted after the apex court had on April 15 directed the EC to re-examine its earlier order and take an informed decision on banning pan-India the release of the biopic after watching the full movie. The court had asked the poll panel to provide its report to the producer of the movie. "The committee is of the considered view that the public screening of the movie 'PM Narendra Modi' during the period of model code of conduct will tilt the electoral balance of the particular political party, therefore, the public screening of the movie 'PM Narendra Modi' should not be allowed till the last date of poll on May 19 in the ongoing elections.” The report further said, "Eulogising of the character Narendra Modi is very clear right through the movie. More than a biography, it is a hagiography. The construct of this 135-minute movie is unabashedly uni-dimensional, which puts an individual on a higher pedestal through the use of specific symbols, slogans and scenes. It ends up eulogising an individual, giving him a saintly status". The biopic stars Vivek Oberoi as the sitting PM. Earlier, the Supreme Court had dismissed a petition filed by Congress leader Aman Panwar for a stay on the release of the biopic, saying the Election Commission would be an "appropriate" place to seek the redressal.

Modi biopic: Supreme Court refuses to intervene in Election's Commission report on stay on release

Actor Vivek Oberoi met officials of the Election Commission on Thursday in New Delhi over the release of his film 'PM Narendra Modi'. Earlier on Wednesday, &nbsp;officials of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/election-commission-officials-watch-pm-narendra-modi-decision-to-be-made-on-the-film-by-april-19-211353">Election Commission watched a special screening of biopic </a>on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the directions of the Supreme Court.&nbsp;

Last week, EC <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pm-narendra-modi-election-commission-stalls-release-of-modi-biopic-209258">stayed the release of the film which is based on PM Modi's life</a> statiting that it&nbsp;disturbs the level-playing field and ordered the makers to release it after the elections.&nbsp;

Oberoi, while speaking to reporters post his meeting said, "Election Commission officials have watched the movie on Wednesday. In a way, the movie was premiered at the EIC office yesterday. The first thing we asked the officials was how did they find the movie? However, I can not reveal their answer as it is the constitutional body and we ought to respect it. Though the officials` answer made us happy. Now I just pray that they let us release the movie."&nbsp;

A total of seven officials of a committee set up for the purpose were present for the screening of the biopic titled `PM Narendra Modi`.&nbsp;A top court bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, comprising Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, asked the EC to watch the Narendra Modi biopic and submit its view to the court by April 22 in a sealed cover.

"I have been reiterating that neither the movie nor me are related to the BJP. There is no intention and financial funding involved in the movie," the actor said.

"The entire team is sad and stricken. We had a lot of hopes. It took one and a half years to make the film and we were excited. However, when the movie is stalled just a day before the release does make the entire team sad," he added.

Responding to the allegation that the movie might influence the decision of people, he said, "If that`s the case then voters can be influenced by advertisements, political opinion and special comments in editorial columns."

"We have been reiterating that there is no political agenda. Had that been the case, I would have accepted the ticket for a member of parliament. I was offered the tickets five times but I declined as I am a filmmaker and this is not my work," he added.

Asked about the reaction of the EC officials he said, "Let`s see how the officers would interpret the movie."

On April 12, makers of the Oberoi-starrer had moved the apex court, challenging the stay of the film`s release. The producer of the film, Sandip Ssingh, had said that the poll panel banned the movie without watching it.&nbsp;The film was scheduled to release on April 11, coinciding with the commencement of the Lok Sabha elections in the country.&nbsp;

However, on April 10, the EC stayed the release of the biopic till national elections culminate, stating that the film disturbs the level-playing field.&nbsp;The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pm-narendra-modi-biopic-director-omung-kumar-if-releasing-the-film-at-the-time-of-elections-gets-box-office-results-then-why-not-209220">movie is directed by Omung Kumar</a> and includes Vivek Oberoi, Zarina Wahab, and Barkha Bisht Sengupta.

Actor Vivek Oberoi met officials of the Election Commission on Thursday in New Delhi over the release of his film 'PM Narendra Modi'. Earlier on Wednesday, officials of the Election Commission watched a special screening of biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the directions of the Supreme Court.

Actor Vivek Oberoi met officials of the Election Commission on Thursday in New Delhi over the release of his film 'PM Narendra Modi'. Earlier on Wednesday, officials of the Election Commission watched a special screening of biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the directions of the Supreme Court. Last week, EC stayed the release of the film which is based on PM Modi's life statiting that it disturbs the level-playing field and ordered the makers to release it after the elections. Oberoi, while speaking to reporters post his meeting said, "Election Commission officials have watched the movie on Wednesday. In a way, the movie was premiered at the EIC office yesterday. The first thing we asked the officials was how did they find the movie? However, I can not reveal their answer as it is the constitutional body and we ought to respect it. Though the officials` answer made us happy. Now I just pray that they let us release the movie." A total of seven officials of a committee set up for the purpose were present for the screening of the biopic titled `PM Narendra Modi`. A top court bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi, comprising Justice Deepak Gupta and Justice Sanjiv Khanna, asked the EC to watch the Narendra Modi biopic and submit its view to the court by April 22 in a sealed cover. "I have been reiterating that neither the movie nor me are related to the BJP. There is no intention and financial funding involved in the movie," the actor said. "The entire team is sad and stricken. We had a lot of hopes. It took one and a half years to make the film and we were excited. However, when the movie is stalled just a day before the release does make the entire team sad," he added. Responding to the allegation that the movie might influence the decision of people, he said, "If that`s the case then voters can be influenced by advertisements, political opinion and special comments in editorial columns." "We have been reiterating that there is no political agenda. Had that been the case, I would have accepted the ticket for a member of parliament. I was offered the tickets five times but I declined as I am a filmmaker and this is not my work," he added. Asked about the reaction of the EC officials he said, "Let`s see how the officers would interpret the movie." On April 12, makers of the Oberoi-starrer had moved the apex court, challenging the stay of the film`s release. The producer of the film, Sandip Ssingh, had said that the poll panel banned the movie without watching it. The film was scheduled to release on April 11, coinciding with the commencement of the Lok Sabha elections in the country. However, on April 10, the EC stayed the release of the biopic till national elections culminate, stating that the film disturbs the level-playing field. The movie is directed by Omung Kumar and includes Vivek Oberoi, Zarina Wahab, and Barkha Bisht Sengupta.

Vivek Oberoi meets EC officials' over the release of Modi biopic, says 'happy but can't reveal their response'

A day after the Supreme Court dismissed the stay order on the release of 'PM Narendra Modi', the Election Commission has now stalled Modi's biopic that stars Vivek Oberoi in the lead.

The film was scheduled to release on 11th April across India.&nbsp;

The film's release has been stalled till the Lok Sabha election process is not completed. 'Any biopic that subserves purpose of any political entity or individual should not be displayed in electronic media,'the commission said in a statement.&nbsp;

The EC has stated that the film disturbs the level playing field and hence it will be released only after the election gets over.&nbsp;

The EC will also set up a committee to examine the film content before clearing it.&nbsp;

Earlier <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pm-narendra-modi-biopic-director-omung-kumar-if-releasing-the-film-at-the-time-of-elections-gets-box-office-results-then-why-not-209220">in an interview to WION,</a> the film's director Omung Kumar had stated that it was not a propaganda film. " If it's coming at&nbsp;the time of elections and if I get a little more box office results for my film then why not? I am not telling people to vote on the basis of my film, I want to tell the world the story of a kid who became a PM and to get inspired by his story. Politics is the baseline and its because the person who it is based on is involved in politics which is why people are saying it’s a political film,” Kumar had said in the interview.&nbsp;

The film has been co-produced by Sandeep Ssingh and Suresh Oberoi.&nbsp;

A day after the Supreme Court dismissed the stay order on the release of 'PM Narendra Modi', the Election Commission has now stalled Modi's biopic that stars Vivek Oberoi in the lead.

A day after the Supreme Court dismissed the stay order on the release of 'PM Narendra Modi', the Election Commission has now stalled Modi's biopic that stars Vivek Oberoi in the lead. The film was scheduled to release on 11th April across India. The film's release has been stalled till the Lok Sabha election process is not completed. 'Any biopic that subserves purpose of any political entity or individual should not be displayed in electronic media,'the commission said in a statement. The EC has stated that the film disturbs the level playing field and hence it will be released only after the election gets over. The EC will also set up a committee to examine the film content before clearing it. Earlier in an interview to WION, the film's director Omung Kumar had stated that it was not a propaganda film. " If it's coming at the time of elections and if I get a little more box office results for my film then why not? I am not telling people to vote on the basis of my film, I want to tell the world the story of a kid who became a PM and to get inspired by his story. Politics is the baseline and its because the person who it is based on is involved in politics which is why people are saying it’s a political film,” Kumar had said in the interview. The film has been co-produced by Sandeep Ssingh and Suresh Oberoi.

PM Narendra Modi: Election Commission stalls release of Modi biopic