Fresh off Supreme Court approval, ‘Yadav Ji Ki Love Story’ still hits a wall with its February 27 release scrapped due to relentless protests. The move syncs with ‘The Kerala Story 2’s high court injunction, painting a picture of cinema caught in controversy’s crossfire.
Actress Pragati Tiwari, embodying Simpal and boasting a massive online following as Mridul Tiwari’s sister, posted the deferral update, igniting debates. Netizens split: some hail it as genius marketing like ‘Ghushakor Pandit’, others decry the stir.
Tensions boiled over in Moradabad as Bharatiya Kisan Union staged Thursday demonstrations, demanding prohibition and priming for escalated unrest. Undeterred by the top court’s stance, their fervor persists.
On February 25, Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjwal Bhuyan quashed challenges, ruling the title constitutional and non-defamatory to Yadavs—unlike select precedents. Pragati’s riposte to abusers included exposing posts and vouching for the film’s purity.
No fresh premiere looms, leaving the industry pondering. This impasse spotlights Bollywood’s challenge in balancing bold storytelling with communal harmony, possibly heralding stricter self-censorship in identity-driven narratives.