Supreme Court delivers knockout blow to ban bid on ‘Yadav Ji Ki Love Story’. In a sharply worded order, the court rebuffed the plea from Yadav activists, affirming the title’s innocuous nature. Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjwal Bhuyan stressed no evidence links the film to community defamation.
Backlash stemmed from the plot’s inter-caste love angle, prompting UP rallies, poster torchings, and viral boycott calls. Lead performer Prati Tiwari defended it as harmless entertainment, backed by CBFC’s nod. The apex court’s intervention was the final frontier.
Distinguishing from ‘Ghooskhoro Pandit’, the bench clarified titles aren’t unconstitutional on sentiment alone. With release imminent on February 27, producers breathe easy after weeks of turmoil. This judgment bolsters artistic autonomy amid caste pride clashes.
The saga spotlights cinema’s power to provoke, blending controversy with commerce. As screens light up nationwide, the film could redefine handling of sensitive themes, fostering nuanced community portrayals ahead.