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Indian political party MNS opposes release of Fawad Khan’s The Legend of Maula Jatt in the country

Indian political party MNS opposes release of Fawad Khan’s The Legend of Maula Jatt in the country

Leader Ameya Khopkar tweeted that on orders of party chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not let the film release anywhere in India.
13 Dec, 2022

Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan starrer The Legend of Maula Jatt may have reached new heights but for Ameya Khopkar, an Indian political leader and film producer, it’s still not enough for the film to release in India.

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party leader took to Twitter on Friday and wrote, “There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan.”

Khopkar shared that on the orders of MNS Chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not allow release of The Legend of Maula Jatt anywhere in India. There are no confirmed reports that the film will release in India, only speculations.

In a follow-up tweet, the producer-politician who has made films like Lai Bhaari, Ye Re Ye Re Paisa and Bhonga called Fawad’s Indian fans “traitors” and suggested they go to Pakistan to watch the film.

The Legend of Maula Jatt is not the only film that Khopkar and MNS have an issue with. The producer previously spoke against the release of Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil starring Fawad, Anushka Sharma and Ranbir Kapoor and some party leaders opposed the release of Mahira’s Raees alongside Shah Rukh Khan. MNS had called for a ban on Pakistani artists working in India.

At the time of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’s release six years ago, Khopkar had told India Today, “Nation comes first. We don’t care about losses faced by producers. There will be trouble in theatres if Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is released. Yes, we are threatening.”

The Legend of Maula Jatt is a reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt, reimagining Punjab’s own superhero for a world audience. The film also stars Humaima Malick, Gohar Rasheed, Faris Shafi, Ali Azmat, Raheela Agha, Babar Ali, Saima Baloch, Shafqat Cheema, Nayyar Ejaz and Resham.

As of November, the film made $8.95 million at the worldwide box office. The Legend of Maula Jatt made $3.58 million at the domestic box office and $5.37 million internationally. The film continues its box office run both domestically and internationally. The uncut version of the film released on December 2 and is now available to watch in the UK.

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ENGR Hamid Shafiq Dec 13, 2022 12:25pm
Poor Indians control by religious party
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Mehar Dec 13, 2022 12:39pm
I don’t think Pakistan allows any Indian film to be released!
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Krishna Dec 13, 2022 12:41pm
I saw this in the UK, it is far superior to anything Bollywood has released recently. The cinematography alone is worth the ticket price. No wonder Indian filmmakers are threatened
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NYS Dec 13, 2022 12:43pm
In Pakistan we banned all B.wood plethora ,then there is no need make effort the release of TLOMJ purposely... Reciprocal agenda apply here
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Ali Dec 13, 2022 12:47pm
MNS??!! ....... Mian Nawaz Sharif is there as well :)
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HigherUp Dec 13, 2022 12:48pm
We have enough violence coming our way in real life. So, don't need your film.
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NYS Dec 13, 2022 01:08pm
L.wood review the decision before honourable film release
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Cye Dec 13, 2022 01:15pm
Indians racist mindset will stay till it’s disintegration into smaller states.
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Tahir Dec 13, 2022 01:16pm
when Indian films banned in pakistan, why India should allow that
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Joe Dec 13, 2022 01:23pm
Are Indian films released in Pakistan?
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Himmat Dec 13, 2022 01:33pm
Enjoy. India does not need this.
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Ghajnavi Dec 13, 2022 01:41pm
They are just jealous. This has become the highest earning movie in entire South Asia and has beaten horrible Bollywood movies by miles
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M. Saeed Dec 13, 2022 01:42pm
India's MNS political party's ideology is based upon "Hindutva" and "Marathi" Manus and has to be anti-Pakistan from the bottom to brim!
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Mansur Ul Haque Dec 13, 2022 01:45pm
If both countries want to improve bi lateral relationship between Pakistan/ India ,they must improve media relationship. Drama/ film/ literature are the keys to bring two nation together. Games like cricket, hockey, football, athletics and other sports can not reduce division as sports is competitive and look at the conflict between Pakistan/ Afghanistan during after the cricket match.
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John Dec 13, 2022 02:00pm
@Krishna please change to real name kashid
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AnilSahu Dec 13, 2022 02:10pm
@Krishna these gunda hooligan movies you will find plenty in south Indian movies. It is a great movies as per pakistans standard
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Shaun Dec 13, 2022 02:18pm
@Ghajnavi India has enough movies to watch. Does not need anything from Pakistan.
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Shaun Dec 13, 2022 02:19pm
@ENGR Hamid Shafiq That's why they are progressing so well. While others are begging for survival, taking loans on a monthly basis.
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EmptyCoffers Dec 13, 2022 02:29pm
@ENGR Hamid Shafiq " Poor Indians control by religious party.. " More than fifty Countries controlled by Religious Mullahs and Dictators...
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EmptyCoffers Dec 13, 2022 02:31pm
@Ghajnavi " They are just jealous. This has become the highest earning movie in entire South Asia and has beaten horrible Bollywood movies by miles.. ' Jealous of Pakistan...??? a beggar state....
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GH hheheh Dec 13, 2022 02:31pm
@ENGR Hamid Shafiq pot calling kettle black
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Indian Dec 13, 2022 02:45pm
Indian films are not allowed in Pakistan then how you can expect Pakistan films in India.
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Kulbhushan Yadav Dec 13, 2022 02:50pm
@Ghajnavi LOL. One Indian movies releases trumps all Pakistani movies released in a year.
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Kulbhushan Yadav Dec 13, 2022 02:51pm
@Mansur Ul Haque Pakistanis are in great delusion. While Pakistanis are trying to cling to Indians, Indians just want to clear away from Pakistanis. You have no clue.
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Wahab UK Dec 13, 2022 02:53pm
Absolutely pathetic individual
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Reality Dec 13, 2022 04:13pm
Trust me noone here is dying to watch it.. Nice dream
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Mamta didi Dec 13, 2022 04:14pm
@Shaun I agree they have enough movies but majority are flops.
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Qasalbash Dec 13, 2022 05:05pm
Isn't this also called fundamentalism?
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Johnw Dec 13, 2022 05:42pm
It's as bad as any Bollywood movie. Save money,watch some good Netflix serials instead
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Chacha Dec 13, 2022 06:08pm
No big deal
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Jay Hind Joy Bangla Dec 13, 2022 06:28pm
They should release the movie in India. It will flop on its own.
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Zulfiqar Dec 13, 2022 07:09pm
Art is art. Let it be released everywhere. Quality Indian content is really appreciated in Pakistan. Movies such as Lagaan, Dil Chahta Hai, Sholay, KKHH, Agnipath and many others have been well received in Pak. And TLMJ has been appreciated across the world so no reason Indian audiences should be deprived of this masterpiece.
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Santram Dec 13, 2022 07:27pm
Wont it be better if Pakistani can watch Pakistani movie Joyland movie in Pakistan.
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zarmeena azeem Dec 13, 2022 07:42pm
@Krishna Not true. This is politically motivated.
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zarmeena azeem Dec 13, 2022 07:43pm
@Mehar Not for political reasons only, but to also protect the ailing local film industry.
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zarmeena azeem Dec 13, 2022 07:44pm
Amn ki Asha mar gayee!
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Waheed Noor Dec 13, 2022 08:07pm
WE do not allow their films to be screened in our country, So, why should they allow this to be screened?
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kumaran Dec 13, 2022 08:20pm
@Ghajnavi Ignorance has no limits! $200 million is less than 8.95 million! No wonder economy is so bad.
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Bala Na Dec 13, 2022 09:10pm
@Cye how long are you hoping India will disintegrate ?.
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Fastrack Dec 13, 2022 09:37pm
Always begging India
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Fastrack Dec 13, 2022 09:38pm
Saw the film and it was a just a low budget cheap bollywood film. Pakistan needs to do a lot better
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Shahid Dec 13, 2022 09:50pm
Both the countries should allow each other's films, and allow trade. Sit down and solve the issues and live like good neighbours.
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Abdul S Dec 13, 2022 10:31pm
This film only made$9 million? Low budget Tamil movies make more!
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Zak Dec 13, 2022 10:58pm
Dont release, who cares. Irrelevant.
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Zak Dec 13, 2022 10:59pm
@Mehar I don’t think Pakistan allows any Indian film to be released! No we dont, and you dont either. Just keep it that way until IOK resolves according to wishes of Kashmiris, IOK
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Asim Dec 14, 2022 01:37am
A third-class producer and politician feels threatened by possibility of some peace and mutual understanding. Good way to get his name in some headlines. Let's see how long this brand of hate for power lasts.
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Asim Dec 14, 2022 01:40am
India's loss. The world including Indians abroad enjoyed this movie. It beat the mediocre RRR in sales wherever they were released in the same theaters.
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A L Bux Dec 14, 2022 02:03am
@Ghajnavi I do not know which universe you are in Last I checked LOMJ barely crossed US $10 million. Nowadays even regional films in India cross that. Many of Bollywood film budgets are in excess of that.
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AK Dec 14, 2022 02:04am
I still can't fathom why these legions of Indians who claim not to care about Pakistan troll Pakistani sites. You need some serious introspect. How much of your time on this planet do you want to waste on hate mongering and trying to insult people who don't care about your opinion.
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SAk Dec 14, 2022 02:14am
@Kulbhushan Yadav what are you doing here?
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J Dec 14, 2022 02:25am
@Krishna ,,, keep your opinion to yourself. Movie is no where close to any of the good Indian movies.
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J Dec 14, 2022 02:36am
@Ghajnavi ... LOL. There are at least 10 movies from India that beat $8.95M threshold. Go check if you have internet access
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Glen D'Abreo Dec 14, 2022 05:01am
@Kulbhushan Yadav listen honey child, there is nothing PAKISTANIS want to cling to the religious intolerance, the minority bashing, the genocide on girl babies are nothing Pakistanis want to be a part of!
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ANDY Dec 14, 2022 06:59am
@ENGR Hamid Shafiq How About Pakistan, and lot many countries like you :-)
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Syed Nadeem Dec 14, 2022 09:00am
No one cares about petty Indians whose feelings get easily hurt .... Effeminate nation.
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Pak Pashtun Dec 14, 2022 09:04am
@Zulfiqar Indian movies are garbage, just wannabes and copy cats of Hollywood. It's over for no talent children of stars....
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ENGR Hamid Shafiq Dec 14, 2022 09:32am
@EmptyCoffers Now India in the same list so why you are crying?
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ENGR Hamid Shafiq Dec 14, 2022 09:33am
@Shaun Current situation is only for few months things get better after months
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Jango Dec 14, 2022 11:46am
No Maula Jatt in India. Go away.
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