– Raheem Khan
Jaipur, May 30, 2024: Advocate Kashif Zubairi, the AIMIM State General Secretary, submitted a memorandum to the Jaipur District Collector on Wednesday, calling for a ban on the Bollywood film “Hum Do Hamare Barah.” The memorandum, addressed to Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, urges immediate action against the film for allegedly spreading false propaganda against Islam.
AIMIM Rajasthan’s memorandum highlights public outrage within the Muslim community over the film’s trailer, released on May 25, 2024, on various social media platforms. The trailer reportedly begins with verses from the Quran, followed by scenes depicting violence against women, demands for sex, and other offensive dialogues. These portrayals, according to Zubairi, not only insult women but also create a misleading and negative image of Islam and Muslim society.
The memorandum demands that the film not be released without necessary changes. It emphasizes that the film’s content hurts the religious sentiments of Muslims and could disturb law and order in the state. AIMIM Rajasthan insists that the Chief Minister write to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to halt the film’s release and involve community critics and public servants to assess the public’s reaction, as stipulated under Section 12 of the Cinematograph Act 1952.
In the memorandum to Union Minister Anurag Thakur, Zubairi reiterates the call for the film to undergo changes respecting societal and community sentiments. He requests the Central Board of Film Certification to consult community leaders and public servants to evaluate public reactions before approving the film’s release.
“Hum Do Hamare Barah,” directed by Abhishek Sharma and produced by Radhika G Films and Newtech Media Entertainment, stars Annu Kapoor, Ratna Pathak Shah, and Shefali Shah. The film is scheduled for release on June 7, 2024.
The AIMIM’s move reflects growing concerns over media representations of religious communities and the impact such portrayals can have on social harmony. The party’s appeal for intervention underscores the importance of cultural sensitivity and responsible filmmaking in a diverse society like India.
