In a dramatic turn, the controversial Bollywood flick ‘Yadav Ji Ki Love Story’ has been indefinitely shelved from its February 27 release. This follows a wave of protests mirroring the judicial block on ‘The Kerala Story 2’, signaling a tough week for Indian cinema.
Scheduled for Friday screens, the film starring social media star Pragati Tiwari now faces an uncertain horizon. Tiwari, playing Simpal and sister to former Bigg Boss contestant Mridul Tiwari, shared the postponement news on social media, fueling speculation of a publicity masterstroke akin to ‘Ghushakor Pandit’.
Opposition peaked with Bharatiya Kisan Union’s roadblocks in Moradabad on Thursday, vociferously calling for a nationwide ban. They warned of intensified agitations if the film proceeds. Yet, the Supreme Court had already weighed in favorably on February 25, rejecting a plea against the title.
The bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjwal Bhuyan ruled that no constitutional breach exists, distinguishing it from other cases and affirming the title doesn’t tarnish the Yadav community’s image. Pragati fired back at trolls with defiant videos, maintaining the story’s innocence.
This saga underscores deepening divides over cinematic representations of caste and culture. With no rescheduling announced, stakeholders watch closely as public sentiment could redefine the film’s trajectory in a landscape quick to ignite over sensitive themes.