Friday, November 30, 2007

MAYAWATI BANS "AAJA NACHLE" IN U.P

Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh "Mayawati" banned screaning of film "AAJA NACHLE" in the state over an alleged derogatory insinuation to Dalits in a song.
The film which was released on friday marking the comeback of bollywood queen 'Madhuri Dixit was supposed to be a hit at the box office.
Mayawati also sent a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to ban the movie all over the country.
Principal secretary to the chief minister Shailesh Krishna told the media: "A song in the movie contained certain derogatory insinuations against a particular Dalit community, which was also in violation of the spirit of the Indian Constitution."
Confirming the enforcement of Government, Lucknow District Magistrate said:"we have ensured that the film wont be screened in any theatre".

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