Veteran actor Annu Kapoor, while promoting her upcoming film “Hamare Bhara”, touched on the legal controversy the film has been facing for allegedly insulting Islam. At a press conference on Thursday, Kapoor emphasised that she is an atheist and has no religious affiliation, and said she stays away from religious debates as she has no expertise in the subject.
“Hamare Bhara”, which was scheduled to release on Friday, had faced postponement due to legal fiascoes and objections over its portrayal of Muslim faith. The Bombay High Court had cleared the release of the film after removing some controversial scenes, which were initially scheduled to be released on June 7 and later on June 14.
Kapoor asserts that Hamare Bhara, directed by Kamal Chandra and co-produced by Radhika G Films and Nutech Media Entertainment, centers on a Muslim family headed by his character Mansoor Ali Khan Sanjali. Co-producer Bhagat stresses that the film aims to focus on women empowerment, a point confirmed by the two High Court judges who reviewed the film.
Despite several petitions calling for a ban, the film’s essence emphasises the importance of creative freedom in cinema, a position Kapoor remains adamant. Kapoor pointed to inconsistencies in critical reviews of other films such as Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat, alleging that Bhansali disrespects Hinduism.
Following the verdict, the film’s title was changed from “Hum Do Humare Baraah” to “Hamare Baarah” as per the directions of the Central Board of Film Certification.
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