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Tiger Zinda Hai screenings in India interrupted by protesters

Tiger Zinda Hai screenings in India interrupted by protesters

Protesters burned Salman Khan effigies and Tiger Zinda Hai posters in response to his alleged use of a derogatory word
23 Dec, 2017

Trouble isn't over for the cast and crew of Tiger Zinda Hai.

After MNS demanded that the Salman Khan-starrer be pulled from cinemas to offer prime time slots to a Marathi film, the film's screenings in Rajahstan are being marred by protests against the lead star, reports Hindustan Times.

Protestors, incensed by Salman's alleged use of a derogative word for scheduled castes in India, were burning effigies and tearing down Tiger Zinda Hai posters outside cinema halls on the film's opening day yesterday.

Protestors are incensed by Salman's alleged use of a derogative word for scheduled castes in India during
 a TV interview four years ago — ANI/Twitter
Protestors are incensed by Salman's alleged use of a derogative word for scheduled castes in India during a TV interview four years ago — ANI/Twitter

“A few days ago, Salman Khan in an interview used ‘bhangi’ word. Constitutionally also, using this word is an abuse; it has hurt the sentiments of Valmiki community,” Jitendra Hatwal Valmiki, a social worker, told Hindustan Times. Salman is reported to have used the word in relation to his dancing skills in an interview four years ago.

“Our demand is that Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty should apologise to Valmiki community; till then the movie should be stopped in the state,” Jitendra said.

However, the film distributors aren't very perturbed by the protests.

“Protests were held by the Valmiki community at different places in the state outside cinema halls, but movie watchers were not affected. Police are providing protection,” said Raj Bansal, distributor of Yash Raj Films in Jaipur. Police have arrested around 40 protesters.

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Striker Dec 23, 2017 06:11pm
It was a waste of time and money anyways!
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Honor Living Dec 23, 2017 11:30pm
I agrees and support peaceful protest by those who were offended. This kind of talk is very common in Pakistani talk shows. Dr. Shahid Masood says these kinds of things almost every show. He is an intelligent person and should be respectful to all who watch his shows. I am sure he doesn't mean to hurt any ones feelings but he needs to be thoughtful in his word choice.
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skumar Dec 24, 2017 03:52pm
saw the film, good action movie ,well done katrina and salman ,!!
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Abida sheikh Dec 24, 2017 03:57pm
Tiger waqi zinda Han
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M.arif Dec 25, 2017 07:13am
I want to say that know that is tiger zanda hai is releasing in Pakistan
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