A Gujarati movie based on Hardik Patel and the agitation spearheaded by him for quota has been denied clearance by the censor board on several grounds, including usage of real names in the film, its makers said on Monday.
The decision by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was conveyed to the makers of Power of Patidar after a committee of the statutory body watched the movie on Friday in Mumbai.
The Board raised objections against the usage of real names of all key leaders of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS), headed by Hardik Patel, who is leading the agitation to get OBC status for the Patel community.
Hardik was released from jail over a week ago after nine months of incarceration.
“The CBFC told us that we have used real names of Hardik Patel and other PAAS leaders in the movie, which according to them, is not allowed. The Board also raised its objection to the word ‘Patidar’ in the title,” said director Mahesh Patel. — PTI
