New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has halted the release of the film Udaipur Files, which is based on the Kanhaiya Lal murder case, just a day before its scheduled premiere. The court issued an interim ban on the film’s screening, directing the petitioner, Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind, to file a review application with the Central Government against the certificate granted by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
The court provided two days to submit the application while instructing the government to decide on the matter within seven days under Section 6 of the Cinematograph Act, which empowers it to revoke or suspend a film’s release in such cases. Until the government delivers its decision, the release of Udaipur Files will remain on hold.
Let us tell you that this film is made on the murder of Kanhaiyalal Tailor in Udaipur. This case came to light 3 years ago in 2022. When on June 28, 2 Islamic fundamentalists brutally murdered a tailor named Kanhaiyalal in Udaipur, Rajasthan. After this, there was a lot of uproar, and the whole of Rajasthan was burning with anger. Now a film is being made on this matter. Which was ready for release in theatres on July 11. Now the High Court has banned the film on Thursday, just 1 day before its release.
Vijay Raaz played the lead character of the film
Let us tell you that Bollywood actor Vijay Raaz has played the role of Kanhaiyalal in the film. Along with this, Preeti and Mushtaq Khan will also be seen in important roles. Recently, the trailer of the film was released in which glimpses of fundamentalism and violence were seen. The film has been jointly directed by Bharat S. Srinet and Jayant Sinha. The story of the film has been written by Amit Jani, Bharat Singh and Jayant Sinha. The film is based on a real incident.
