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Cinema is the refection of society, which both represents and questions its prevalent social and cultural mores. Apparently, there are times when cinema challenges and debunks the society, often facing flak and censorship. Let's take a look at movies that ran into controversies and faced sharp criticism.
PK: Aamir Khan's PK has been courting controversy ever since its first poster released, featuring a semi-nude Aamir. Post the release of the film, some religious groups demanded a ban on the screening of the film and even vandalized some theatres screening the movie as they accused Aamir of double standards and allegedly even asked him to move to Pakistan.
PK: Aamir Khan's PK has been courting controversy ever since its first poster released, featuring a semi-nude Aamir. Post the release of the film, some religious groups demanded a ban on the screening of the film and even vandalized some theatres screening the movie as they accused Aamir of double standards and allegedly even asked him to move to Pakistan.
In This Pic : Aamir Khan
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Ram-Leela: Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone starrer Ram-Leela ran into trouble when the court banned its release because the movie hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindus as it contained sex, violence and vulgarity. Apparently, after a high voltage drama, the stay order was lifted and movie went on to become one of the top grosser of 2013.
In This Pic : Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone
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Vishwaroopam: Kamal Haasan starrer Vishwaroopam faced trouble when a ban was demanded by Tamil Nadu and Muslim groups for hurting religious sentiments. Apparently, theatre owners where asked not to screen the movie. However, the movie was screened everywhere except Tamil Nadu.
In This Pic : Kamal Haasan
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Oh My God: Oh My God received sharp criticism from Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Hindu Janajagruti Samita as the movie attacked on age old rituals and beliefs. However, the movie received rave reviews and became one of the biggest hits of 2012.
In This Pic : Akshay Kumar
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My Name Is Khan: Shah Rukh Khan starrer My Name Is Khan ran into political controversies ahead of its release. It was reported that Shah Rukh was harassed by the immigration officers in the USA, who went there to promote his movie. In fact, he also ran into trouble with Shiv Sena when he spoke about Pakistani cricketers not coming to play in the Indian Premiere League, resulting in burning of movie posters and attacks on cinema halls.
In This Pic : Shah Rukh Khan, kajol
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