Hansal Mehta’s Faraaz gets banned on streaming platforms in Bangladesh

Faraaz is based on a 2016 attack in Dhaka that claimed the lives of 22 people.

Hansal Mehta's Faraaz released in India in February.

Listen to this article

00:00

1x 1.5x 1.8x

A High Court in Bangladesh has issued an order directing the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (BTRC) to stop the promotion and streaming of Hansal Mehta’s Faraaz in the country, as per a report by the Bangladesh publication Kaler Kantho. The film is based on the attack on Holy Artisan Bakery in Dhaka that took place in 2016.

As per the report, the double bench of Justice Md Khasruzzaman and Justice Md Iqbal Kabir issued the order after watching the movie.

The report states that Ruba Ahmed, the mother of Abinta Kabir, was against the production and screening of the film. Abinta was one of the 22 victims who lost their lives during the attack. The writ was represented by lawyers Rokon Uddin Mahmud and Ahsanul Karim in court, while Deputy Attorney General Vipul Bagmar represented the state.

Story continues below this ad

Also Read | Javed Akhtar reminds Pakistanis that 26/11 attackers were from their country: ‘You shouldn’t be offended if Indians complain about this’

Reportedly, an inquiry has been initiated to determine why the film wasn’t permanently banned from screening on various OTT platforms and cinema halls. This inquiry has been initiated against the Home Secretary, Information and Broadcasting Secretary, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (BTRC), and Inspector General of Police.

Faraaz, starring Aditya Rawal, Zahan Kapoor, Juhi Babbar, released in Indian theatres on February 3.

Click here to follow Screen Digital on YouTube and stay updated with the latest from the world of cinema.

Tags:
Hansal Mehta

‘Is this a joke?’: Gauhati HC on 3,000 bighas allotted for cement firm in tribal district

India2 hr ago

The Gauhati High Court has raised concerns over the allotment of 3,000 bighas of land in Assam's Dima Hasao district to a private company for a cement factory. The court has directed the state to furnish the policy under which such a large chunk of land was allotted and to consider the rights of tribal residents and the environmental sensitivity of the area.

View all shorts

More Entertainment

Entertainment 'Karisma Kapoor is a very good mother': Ex-husband Sunjay Kapur's sister says actor 'looking out for kids' amid family battle over Rs 30,000 cr fortune