DELHI HC REFUSES TO STAY THE RELEASE OF THE FILM “DHURANDHAR”, DIRECTS THE CENSOR BOARD

DELHI HC REFUSES TO STAY THE RELEASE OF THE FILM “DHURANDHAR”, DIRECTS THE CENSOR BOARD

3-DEC-ENG 2

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

DELHI-----------------------------The Delhi High Court has directed the Censor Board to consider the concerns of the parents of the late Major Mohit Sharma before releasing the film 'Dhurandhar'. A bench headed by Justice Sachin Dutta issued this order, refusing to halt the film's release. The film is scheduled for release in December. The court also authorized the Censor Board to refer the petition to the relevant officers of the Indian Army for approval.

Late Major Mohit Sharma's mother, Sushila Sharma, and father, Rajendra Prasad Sharma, filed a petition in the High Court seeking protection of their son's legacy and personality. The petition stated that the film should be shown to family members before its release. During the hearing, the lawyer representing the Censor Board stated that the film has not yet been certified and the certification process is underway. He stated that the Censor Board found that the film is not a biopic and that the Indian Army has no objection to its release.

During the hearing, the film's producer, Jio Studios, stated that while the film is inspired by true events, it bears no relation to the life or personality of the late Major Mohit Sharma and is set against the backdrop of the Karachi underworld. The court then asked the petitioners why they believe the film is based on the late Major Mohit Sharma. The petitioners' lawyer then stated that the film's trailer and its facts are indicative. The film stars Ranbir Singh and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.