Controversy Surrounding 'The Kerala Story' Movie
TL;DR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has banned the screening of the controversial film 'The Kerala Story' in the state, citing concerns of "hatred and violence". The film, which depicts the conversion of women from Kerala to Islam and their recruitment by the Islamic State, has been described by Banerjee as a "distorted movie" aimed at defaming the southern state. Any theatre found showing the film will face action, according to a senior official.
- West Bengal government bans 'The Kerala Story' movie Times of India
- Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee, tells her to apologise Hindustan Times
- The Kerala Story Row | This Film Has Nothing To Do With Religion: BJP's Madhuvanthi | English News CNN-News18
- LIVE: Director Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee Hindustan Times
- Not quite the Kerala story The Hindu
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