Overview

• Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has issued a warning against the screening of 'The Legend of Maula Jatt' in Maharashtra, with threats of agitation if the film is shown.
• The film, starring Pakistani actors Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan, is set to release in India on October 2, marking the first Pakistani movie in over a decade to do so.
• MNS leaders, including Raj Thackeray and Ameya Khopkar, argue that cultural exchanges with Pakistan are unacceptable due to ongoing political tensions and recent attacks.
• Cinema owners have been cautioned about potential consequences, with MNS leaders emphasizing their history of blocking similar releases in the past.
• The ban on Pakistani artists in India was implemented after the 2016 Uri terror attack, and despite the Supreme Court dismissing a plea for a complete ban, political opposition remains strong.