Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Marathi Film 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' Faces Re-Examination Request
The Maharashtra government has asked for a second look at a Marathi movie called 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' because some people are not happy with it.
Even though the film had already been approved, the government wants to make sure it's okay.
They've asked the authorities to check the movie again and have stopped it from being shown for now.
This follows protests from some groups during an award show.
Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs department requested re-examination of 'Khalid Ka Shivaji' certification.
The film was cleared by the censor board initially.
The request was sent to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Exhibition of the film is on hold pending the re-examination.
Hindu right-wing groups protested the film during the Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards.
- Who
- Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs department and the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- What
- Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs department has requested re-examination of the film 'Khalid Ka Shivaji'.
- When
- The request was made recently, following protests on Tuesday at the Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards.
- Where
- Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Due to opposition from Hindu right-wing organizations and concerns about the film.
Hindu Right Wing Organizations
Cultural Affairs Department
Film Content Concerns
Hindu Right Wing Organizations
Oppose the film and protested its exhibition.
Cultural Affairs Department
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- Film Title
- 'Khalid Ka Shivaji'
- Department
- Maharashtra's Cultural Affairs
- Ministry
- Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Issue
- Re-examination of censor certification
- Protest
- Marathi Film Awards
