The Bombay High Court has given the permission for the release of Annu Kapoor's film Hamare Baarah but with two cuts. New Delhi : The Bombay High Court has given the permission for the release of Annu Kapoor’s film Hamare Baarah . The decision came after the filmmakers agreed to delete two dialogues from the film.
Now, with court’s approval, the film will hit theatres on Friday (7 June). Earlier, the High Court had imposed a stay on the release of the film due to the controversy surround it. Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has banned the release and broadcast of the film for at least two weeks or until the next order.
Hamare Baarah set for release The High Court announced its decision stating that it was made “only to balance the equities” and it further noted that “the film may also need to be viewed to draw any conclusions regarding the rival contentions”. Additionally, the court has reportedly requested the formation of a committee of three members, including at least one Muslim member to watch the film and report back, as per India Today report. What’s controversy behind Hamare Baarah? The film starring Annu Kapoor, Manoj Joshi and Paritosh Tripathi, has come into the spotlight for its bold narrative and thought-provoking themes.
Several Muslim organisations had raised concerns over the “provocative” and “insulting” portrayal of the community in the film. The film attempts to explore the theme of overpopulation. Karnataka government bans Hamare B.