Modi biopic release postponed indefinitely in India, say media reports

The planned release of a Bollywood biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi days before the start of Indian elections has run into trouble with a court challenge pending and the censor board yet to clear its opening in theatres.

Opposition parties are protesting that the film’s release would unfairly advantage Modi’s Hindu nationalist party as it seeks reelection.

The Supreme Court set a Monday hearing date for a Congress party petition demanding the movie’s release be deferred until voting concludes in mid-May.

The Hindi movie couldn’t be screened as planned on Friday because the censor board hasn’t certified it for release.

Film producer Sandip Singh tweeted late Thursday: