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Despite uproar, The Legend of Maula Jatt may be screening in theatres in Indian Punjab

Despite uproar, The Legend of Maula Jatt may be screening in theatres in Indian Punjab

Cinema house PVR has the movie on their site with a countdown of seven days till the film screens.
Updated 23 Dec, 2022

Indian political party MNS may have opposed the release of Bilal Lashari’s The Legend of Maula Jatt in India but the Punjab censor board may go forth with it anyway. As per Indian media, the Punjabi-language film starring Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick and Gohar Rasheed will hit the big screen on December 30 in Punjab.

A source told Indian portal Bollywood Hungama, “The Legend Of Maula Jatt will be released in India on December 30, 2022. It’ll be the last major release to hit Indian screens. It was released in Pakistan and elsewhere in the world on October 13, 2022, and it has crossed the Rs200 crore mark at the worldwide box office. It is the first film from Pakistan to achieve this feat. Hence, a lot of people in India, especially the fans of the lead cast, are looking forward to seeing the film and it can have healthy box office numbers.”

They also disclosed that Zee Studios is behind the release of the film in Delhi and Punjab. The source reasoned that The Legend of Maula Jatt is a Punjabi film and will have the maximum chance of success in the Northern belt of India which is why it’s releasing in Delhi and Punjab. “A clear decision on this aspect will be taken later on,” said the source.

Another source, an industry expert, hopes that Zee Studios would release the film in rest of the country after the “word of mouth spreads” or for limited screenings in central cities like Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Additionally, PVR Cinemas, located in Gurgaon, has the film banner up on their website in their coming soon section with a countdown for the film screening. It is currently set to seven days. YouTube channel Punjabi Screen Entertainment also reported that cinemas in Punjab have started screening the trailer with the release date at the end.

Previously, MNS leader Ameya Khopkar tweeted that on orders of party chairperson Raj Thackeray, they will not let the film release anywhere in India. “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.” His reaction was based on speculations of the film getting the go-ahead to be screened in India.

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 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.

Images has reached out to the Maula Jatt team for a comment.

Comments

Jamil Soomro, New York City Dec 22, 2022 05:56pm
The brave Sikhs of Punjab have rejected the threat by MNS that " The Legend Of Maula Jatt " cannot be shown anywhere in India. Well done.
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KannadaBoy Dec 22, 2022 05:59pm
In todays world if the content of movie is good, no one can stop watching unless it’s rigid Chinese or hardcore right wings governing the country…India is by far best democracy compared to neighbors…
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salman Dec 22, 2022 06:07pm
Happy for my Indian Punjabi friends. It really is worth watching in the cinema. Enjoy!
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Multani Dec 22, 2022 07:12pm
Punjabi movies are popular all over India, it should make good profit there once released but only if dreaded RSS allows it.
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Simba Dec 22, 2022 07:50pm
Never assume anything.
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Zak Dec 22, 2022 08:18pm
Pakistan cinema is a class of its own, it has already taken foreign cinemas by storm. Many more to come.
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Zak Dec 22, 2022 08:19pm
After seeing this , Sikhs will regret not becoming part of Pakistan.
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Ghajnavi Dec 22, 2022 08:20pm
Nice move Indian Punjab has made it pretty clear that hate is not the answer atleast leave Movies and Sports out of the blind hate towards Muslims
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kash Dec 22, 2022 08:22pm
hope the Indian Punjabis understand this film is homage to the 1979 classic genre and made in that way otherwise they may be disappointed.
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kumaran Dec 22, 2022 08:29pm
@Ghajnavi The top actors, actresses of Bollywood are Muslims. What are you talking about?
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kumaran Dec 22, 2022 08:30pm
@Multani RSS did not protest on this movie. Disappointed?
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Jamil Soomro, New York City Dec 22, 2022 09:00pm
@Zak Loved your comment on brave Sikhs.
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Punisher Dec 22, 2022 09:06pm
Nobody in our Punjab is watching this garbage. We have a flourishing & successful Punjabi film industry here which produces much better movies.
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Dec 22, 2022 09:15pm
Bring it on. Khalistan, Zindabaad.
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Veer Dec 22, 2022 09:18pm
Are Indian movies allowed in Pakistani theaters??
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S.A.M. Dec 22, 2022 09:25pm
@Zak slow down. Not too fast.
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Ghajnavi Dec 22, 2022 09:26pm
@kumaran well yes and hate towards them is clearly evident after the boycott movement by Hindutva gangs
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Ed Dec 22, 2022 09:31pm
@KannadaBoy right, that’s why they threatened Pakistani actors and asked them to Leave India with threats. Real democracy.
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Ed Dec 22, 2022 09:32pm
Indian Sikhs and punjab are secular, that’s about it.
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M. Saeed Dec 22, 2022 09:56pm
@Multani, who says Punjabi Indians are afraid of dhotiband RSS?
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Punjabi first Dec 22, 2022 10:06pm
Best news!
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Arun1 Dec 22, 2022 10:47pm
Excellent news , lets have more Punjabi films from Pakistan, the home of most Punjabis in the world
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Kamal Dec 22, 2022 10:55pm
Punjabian di sanjhi virasat aye. We were divided by the partition. Otherwise who knows we could be really great if united. Unfortunately our politicians are all rotten
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Amir Dec 22, 2022 11:09pm
@Veer Indian Punjabi movies are allowed in Pakistani cinemas.
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Abbotabadi Dec 22, 2022 11:32pm
I don't mind watching a Pakistani film provided bollywood films are shown in Pakistani cinemas also which they have banned. Without that nothing will and should be released anywhere in India.
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Abbotabadi Dec 22, 2022 11:39pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad . Yes with Lahore as Capital. Sikhs have not forgotten what the Mughals and later Muslims did during the Partition. .
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Al Athar Dec 23, 2022 12:25am
The outstanding movie should be shown in India despite opposition from anti-Pakistan element. There should be no discrimination in matters of arts and culture.
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Tanvir Khan Dec 23, 2022 12:50am
It is high time that Pakistan produced films from the sons of our Pakistani Punjab, for instance, the charismatic and legendary general Hari Singh Nalwa and Maharaja Ranjit Singh, both born in Gujranwala!!!
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Zak Dec 23, 2022 02:17am
@S.A.M. @Zak slow down. Not too fast. 1984.
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Zak Dec 23, 2022 02:21am
@Veer Are Indian movies allowed in Pakistani theaters?? No, and wisely so. They are cheap copies of Hollywood.
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Anonymouseee Dec 23, 2022 02:23am
Indians can’t get enough of excellent Pakistani movies.
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MD Dec 23, 2022 03:16am
Let's be clear. Either any Pakistani film will release in the entire country or it will not be released at all. Yes, if you allow all Indian films to release in Pakistan, then we might reciprocate. It can't be one way traffic.
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krishna singh Dec 23, 2022 03:34am
@Zak do u know once upon a time Afghanistan was having 400,000 Sikhs? Now they r less than 100 in just last 30years
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krishna singh Dec 23, 2022 03:36am
@M. Saeed bhai rss has lots of punjabis and Sikhs also in same FYI. Rss is not religious it's a organization having members from all states n religions except Muslims.
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Mani Dec 23, 2022 04:11am
@Punisher If no one wants to see it why are they releasing it?
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Reality Dec 23, 2022 05:36am
Hmm depends if central board agrees not individually statewise
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Dheeraj Dec 23, 2022 06:22am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Hello uncle it's just a movie.. watched for time pass..
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Akram Lahore Dec 23, 2022 06:55am
Indian Punjab isn’t part of India
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TPA Dec 23, 2022 07:08am
Even a low budget Indian movie is better than this
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Factsmatter Dec 23, 2022 07:13am
@Zak That is why the few that are left are being converted.
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Najma Dec 23, 2022 07:30am
Panjabis one culture one language one dna.
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Krishna Dec 23, 2022 07:30am
@Punisher please look at reviews by Indian punjabis who have seen this movie abroad? Have you seen it by the way?
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Yyz Dec 23, 2022 08:39am
Pakistani dramas attract hundred of million viewership mostly from all over india n bangladesh what is logic banning a pak movie in india....
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SecondPilot Dec 23, 2022 08:40am
@Zak LOL! Clueless as usual!
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FAZ Dec 23, 2022 09:20am
@kumaran Who are NOW facing ultimate hate and boycott movements. We are talking of NOW.
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Mazhar Dec 23, 2022 09:35am
@Jamil Soomro, New York City It's funny where MNS is a local party of Mumbai and has no say elsewhere even in their state of Maharashtra. By the way India doesn't work like Pakistan there is a CBFC whose authority gives license to release any movie. Remember there is a "May Release" in the headline, that's in capital letters.
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Punisher Dec 23, 2022 10:22am
How desperate is Pakistan to get its nonsensical movie released in India and make some money from the Indian audiences? Sorry but not happening!
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TPA Dec 23, 2022 10:31am
It will not be screened
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Simba Dec 23, 2022 10:32am
@Jamil Soomro, New York City have they?
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Raj kumar Dec 23, 2022 10:56am
@Jamil Soomro, New York City haha don't try to act too smart and play the Sikh card.
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Suba Dec 23, 2022 11:37am
@Multani Why Indian films are not showing in Pakistan
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Hammad Qureshi Dec 23, 2022 12:38pm
Awesome movie and an awesome cast.
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Brad Dec 23, 2022 01:18pm
@Ed Are Indian movies allowed in Pakistan ?
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Dr Dummy Dec 23, 2022 01:22pm
Not worth throwing your money. Just too loud and purposeless.
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yogesh Dec 23, 2022 03:05pm
In India only economy speak. Zee is highly supported for Pakistan drama and movie ,owned by member of BJP in upper house of India. Strange?
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