Aamir Khan’s ‘PK’ tax free in Uttar Pradesh

The portrayal of Hindu sentiments in the movie has drwan criticism from rightwing groups across the State.

December 31, 2014 01:08 pm | Updated December 05, 2021 09:10 am IST - Lucknow

Director Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma during the promotional event of their movie 'PK' in Hyderabad on December 09, 2014. Photo: K. Ramesh Babu

Director Rajkumar Hirani, Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma during the promotional event of their movie 'PK' in Hyderabad on December 09, 2014. Photo: K. Ramesh Babu

Amidst row and demonstrations over Aamir Khan-starrer ‘PK’, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to exempt the movie from entertainment tax.

“Chief Minister Akilesh Yadav has watched the movie and has directed that such films should be exempted from the entertainment tax,” a senior officer said in Lucknow.

The portrayal of Hindu sentiments in the movie has evoked criticism across the State.

Hindu Yuva Vahini activists on Tuesday burnt the effigy of Aamir and staged a protest against the screening of ‘PK’ at a cinema hall in Bareilly.

The HYV activists staged a protest before Prasad talkies in Kotwali police station area and also barged inside forcing the cancellation of the show.

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