Raj Thackeray Warns Cinema Halls Not To Release Pakistani Actor Fawad Khan's Upcoming Film

Mumbai: Raj Thackeray 's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has said that it will not allow Pakistani actor Fawad Khan's upcoming movie titled 'Legend of Maula Jat' release in the state in any circumstances asking why are films of Pakistani actors being allowed to be released in India. Fawad Khan's 'Legend of Maula Jat' is expected to release in India soon.

In a long post shared on social media platform X, Raj Thackeray said, “Art knows no national boundaries, that's fine but in the case of Pakistan , it won't work at all. What kind of action is being taken to bring artists from a country that is divided on the single issue of hatred of India? Governments should not allow this film to be released in any state of the country, let alone Maharashtra .”

“Of course, their question is what the rest of the states should do. It is certain that this movie will not be allowed to be released in Maharashtra ,” he said.

“Everyone will remember the blow given by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena when such incidents happened before this. Therefore, theater owners are now humbly requested not to fall into the trap of screening movies,” Thackeray said.

“ Navratri festival will start around the time when this movie will be released. I don't want any conflict to happen in Maharashtra . And the same will not be the desire of the Chief Minister of the state, the Home Minister and the Director General of Police of the state. And we don't want any conflict,” he added.

“So we should take timely steps and see that this movie is not released in our country. It should not be forgotten that if the theater owners who are reluctant to provide theaters to Marathi films allow Pakistani cinema to enter this land, this generosity will be costly,” he added.

“I wish that there should be no struggle in the state for any Pakistani cinema and I am sure that the government will give due attention to it,” Raj Thackeray said.