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Complaint filed against Bollywood’s Aamir Khan for disrespecting Indian army in film Laal Singh Chaddha

Complaint filed against Bollywood’s Aamir Khan for disrespecting Indian army in film Laal Singh Chaddha

The complaint alleges that the film disrespects the army by showing Laal, a person with disabilities, being allowed to join the forces and says some dialogues hurt religious sentiments.
13 Aug, 2022

Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha has faced a lot of setbacks, starting from the day its trailer was released. Now that the film is in theatres as of Thursday, another challenge has presented itself. An FIR has been filed in Delhi against the actor, the film and others for allegedly disrespecting Hindu sentiments and the Indian army.

According to the Hindustan Times, a Delhi-based lawyer submitted the complaint on Friday, alleging that the portrayal of the army in Laal Singh Chaddha has disrespected the armed forces. The complaint mentioned Khan, who is also one of the producers of the film, Paramount Pictures and director Advait Chandan in his complaint.

As per a report by ANI, in his complaint to the police, advocate Vineet Jindal said that there was “objectionable content” in the movie. He sought an FIR under sections 153 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot), 153A (promoting enmity between different groups), 298 (wounding the religious feelings of any person) and 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Indian Penal Code.

The complaint read, “In the movie, the makers have depicted that a mentally challenged person [sic] was allowed to join Army to fight in the Kargil War. It is a well-known fact that the best army personnel were sent to fight the Kargil war and rigorously trained army personnel fought the war but the movie makers intentionally depicted the said situation to demoralise and defame the Indian army.”

The advocate also said that the film hurt “religious sentiments” with a scene where a Pakistani personnel asked Laal Singh about praying: “I offer namaz and pray, Laal, why don’t you do the same?” He then replies, “My mother said all this puja paath is malaria. It causes riots.”

In the complaint, he said that the comment is aggravating and a defamatory statement aimed at the entire Hindu community. It also stated that the scene not only provokes sentiments but also causes “enraged emotions among the Hindu religion followers.”

“This statement shows his intent of waging war and activating enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion which is against the ideology of a secular democratic country like and also mischief against Indian army which is a criminal offence as per the law of the land,” Jindal said.

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar also took to Twitter to share similar thoughts about the film Laal Singh Chaddha. In a tweet he wrote, “Forrest Gump fits in the US Army because the US was recruiting low IQ men to meet requirements for the Vietnam War. This movie is total disgrace to India Armed Forces, Indian Army and Sikhs!! Disrespectful. Disgraceful,” with a hashtag to boycott the film.

The film also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan as Laal’s love interest, Mona Singh as his mother and Naga Chaitanya. The film is touted as the official Hindi remake of Tom Hanks starrer Forrest Gump that released in 1994.

Comments

M. Emad Aug 13, 2022 11:02am
'Laal Singh Chaddha' ---- a 'C'-grade film.
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Intkhedi Aug 13, 2022 11:15am
Aamir has always resorted to cheap tactic to get popularity.
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Akram Aug 13, 2022 11:58am
Wow. Indians are so insecure and intolerant.
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Anonymouseee Aug 13, 2022 12:06pm
Indian army gets disgraced the world Over on a daily basis. This is no big deal.
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Faazil Aug 13, 2022 12:26pm
Agreed, Amir Khan has failed to pick a nerve of his audience this time, failed on understanding technical aspects of movie and it's legal implications, makes him person with imperfections. Time for him to learn from his mistakes, Indian Army can really take him to the task.
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IFTIKHAR Aug 13, 2022 12:38pm
That lawyer was also paid by Amir khan. Its free Publicity
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MAK Aug 13, 2022 12:56pm
A great film very funny & enjoyable allegory albeit for a above average mindset, should help to neutralist the hostile attitudes between India & Pakistani public
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Sajjad Aug 13, 2022 01:17pm
India won Kargil war……. In bollywood movies :)
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Srinivas Aug 13, 2022 01:49pm
@Akram No Akram We are more assertive nowadays.
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Dust2dust Aug 13, 2022 02:14pm
@Akram oh yeah we know how tolerant you are.
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Reality Aug 13, 2022 02:34pm
@Akram yes cos they are brainy n use brain frequently...unlike the hero here who is out of the world guy
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Kirren Aug 13, 2022 03:02pm
The lawyer has lost his brain and nothing is wrong with the movie. Watched the movie and liked it. Some people can’t stand the truth that is why they are against it. It’s different and good movie to watch. No one’s sentiments are hurt.
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Ziad Aug 13, 2022 03:19pm
What is the point of copying Forrest Gump? Have Indians completely run out of original ideas??
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Zandee Aug 13, 2022 04:38pm
The important thing to note here is that Aamir Khan's Bollywood career is as good as over. It'll hurt much more than riots.
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Zandee Aug 13, 2022 04:39pm
@Ziad Not Indians, but specifically Aamir Khan.
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Desi Aug 13, 2022 05:31pm
It’s a movie made for entertainment. Why such a big fuss about it? Either watch it or not, that’s all you need to do.
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Ghani Aug 13, 2022 07:05pm
What ever it is..... The movie is not good. Below average movie
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Badarul Islam Aug 13, 2022 07:50pm
@Akram Just a movie. That is all. So what is this fuss about?
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Badarul Islam Aug 13, 2022 07:51pm
It's just another movie. Enjoy! Let it be. For heavens sake!
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KJ Aug 13, 2022 08:20pm
Aamir Khan has forgotten how to act. The guy is over rated.
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KJ Aug 13, 2022 08:21pm
@Anonymouseee that coming from a Pakistani, is not surprising. You just look after your own country. Make sure it does not go the Sri Lanka way.
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KJ Aug 13, 2022 08:26pm
@Desi Movies made for entertainment are not made to have fun at others expense!
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Tamilselvan Aug 13, 2022 08:37pm
He is just an actor. Complaint must be on the producer of this movie. This movie cannot be compared to Forest Gump as it is just a dimpy
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Faisal Aug 13, 2022 08:55pm
He copied Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump.
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Faheem khan Aug 13, 2022 09:39pm
Ek number pic hai
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Joe Aug 13, 2022 10:14pm
@Anonymouseee Indian army gets disgraced the world Over on a daily basis. This is no big deal." One thing is for sure that Indian Army Chief does not go begging for loans on behalf of government.
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Skeptic2 Aug 13, 2022 10:54pm
The FIR is really silly. Stop this nonsense and let the creative filmmakers do what they do best. This hate filled attorney should be debarred.
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razzaq Aug 13, 2022 11:15pm
Aamir again sporting the dumb Pk look. Also this pakistani terrorist angle in the film was so ludicrous. Pakistanis and Indians just want to be left alone - we neither want peace nor war. We just cant stand each other any longer. No wonder it flopped.
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Tariq Aug 13, 2022 11:17pm
Indian soliders don’t have food is not degrading and abhinandan getting capture is not degrading either
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Avvan Aug 13, 2022 11:44pm
Amir has released a movie since almost a decade, forest gamp was a super hit and this movie is a big flop. I was not expecting this copy from so called Mr. perfect.
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