Treat as representation plea against release of movie on Tanhaji: HC asks CBFC

Delhi High Court on Friday asked Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to treat as a representation a plea alleging that upcoming Bollywood film 'Tanhaji- Unsung Warrior', starring Ajay Devgan, does t show true line of Tanhaji. Justice Navin Chawla said plea was "premature" as movie was yet to be certified for public viewing and asked CBFC to treat petition as a representation in accordance with law.

With direction, court disposed off petition by Akhil Bhartiya Kshtriya Koli Rajput Sangh, a society, which h sought a direction to CBFC to t grant a certificate for public viewing to film if true line of Tanhaji Malusare is t shown in it. Tanhaji Malusare, also kwn as 'simha' (lion), was a warrior and military leer in army of Shivaji. 

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petitioner society alleged that makers of film are incorrectly showing Tanhaji as belonging to Maratha community when he in fact was a Kshatriya Maheo Koli. It claimed that film, scheduled to be released on January 10, "deliberately concealed" true line of Tanhaji "for political and commercial gains". petition furr claimed that Koli community h sent several representations to CBFC to ensure that film is t released without showing true line of Tanhaji, but action has been taken by censor board.

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ABOUT FILM

Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior has been directed by Om Raut. Ajay Devgn plays titular role of a Maratha warrior in 17th century.  Saif Ali Khan plays role of Uday Bhan.   movie traces story of Tanhaji’s battle against Mughals. Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior has been described as ‘4th Feb 1670: surgical strike that shook Mughal Empire!’ by makers.  movie also stars Kajol in role of Savitribai Malusare, wife of Tanhaji Malusare. Neha Sharma, Shar Kelkar and ors complete cast of movie. film has been produced by Ajay Devgn and T-Series. 

(WITH PTI INPUTS)