The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has sent a legal notice to the makers of the film Gabbar is Back demanding removal of “objectionable” scenes from the movie that was released on May 1.
IMA national president Prof. A. Marthanda Pillai, president-elect Dr. S.S. Aggarwal and hony. Secretary-general Dr. K.K. Aggarwal, in a joint statement issued on Wednesday, noted that in accordance with the Cinematograph Act, 1952 and other provisions of the law, the director, producer and actor “are under the obligation and are responsible that no movie or scene would incite or likely to incite commission of any offence.’’
The said movie scene shows doctors intentionally treating a dead patient to make money. “ It has not only lowered the dignity of the medical profession, but also has provoked the public at large against the noble profession of the doctors,” noted an IMA release.
The legal notice says that the producers, directors and actors create false impression among the public, so that the movie becomes a hit. This affects the reputation of the doctors. The association has demanded immediate removal of the scene.
The IMA has also sent a notice to the Central Board of Film Certification seeking a ban on the movie till such scenes are removed. The association has also called upon the addressees to pay Rs. 5 crore as compensation for damaging the image of the medical profession.
Seeks removal of a scene that shows doctors treating a dead patient to make money
