'The Udaipur Files...': Maulana Madani moves SC to block film
Maulana Arshad Madani, who leads Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, is involved in legal proceedings concerning The Udaipur Files at the Supreme Court.
He's called the film "deeply communal," saying it unfairly paints Indian Muslims as linked to Pakistani terrorists.
This comes right after the government gave the movie a green light.
'Objections were brushed aside...'
Madani believes The Udaipur Files goes beyond just retelling the 2022 Udaipur murder case—it stirs up communal tensions.
He also says his objections were brushed aside by a screening committee mostly made up of CBFC members (the same board whose certification he's contesting), which he feels isn't fair.
Petition to block film's release
Known for standing up for Muslim rights and community harmony, Madani often takes legal action against content he feels misrepresents Muslims.
His latest petition fits into this pattern—he wants to block the film's release over concerns it could worsen divides.
For now, the Supreme Court is still hearing the case; meanwhile, officials have suggested six cuts to make it less controversial.