Public outrage in Sambhal district has reached a legal crescendo with an FIR slapped on the makers of ‘Yadav Ji Ki Love Story’. The Yadav community accuses the film of insulting their honor through its title and plot, transforming rallies into a police case.
Filed Wednesday at Dhanari station in Gunnour tehsil, the complaint by Bhakaroli villager Arvind Kumar—backed by over 20 locals—details how the movie stereotypes and belittles Yadavs, risking widespread reputational harm.
Producer Sandeep Tomar, director Ankit Bhadana, actress Pragati Tiwari, and actor Vishal Mohan are the four named in the charges. Police have initiated inquiries into the claims.
Days of fervor saw protesters incinerate posters and threaten exhibitors, all building toward the February 27 launch. This fervor exposes fault lines in how entertainment intersects with caste pride in rural India.
The standoff pits artistic expression against communal sensitivities, with potential ramifications for the industry’s approach to regional narratives. Observers watch if courts will halt screenings or if dialogue diffuses the crisis, underscoring cinema’s power to provoke.