The Aamir Khan film was condemned as a “distortion of facts”, politicians called for it to be banned, protests were held, but it only made money…
The film was highly anticipated as it marked Aamir Khan’s return after four years. After the film was released, protests were held and the performance was canceled. Politicians called for the film to be banned due to its “distortion of facts”. Despite a good opening, the movie was a huge flop.
Aamir Khan’s film is definitely considered to be a blockbuster. Apart from her last two films, Laal Singh Chaddha (2022) and Thugs of Hindustan (2018), Aamir has mainly delivered record breaking blockbusters in the 2000s. . But there were films worse than box office failures. The release of this biographical patriotic drama received mixed or negative reactions from the public, with government officials calling for the film to be banned.
Aamir Khan’s films faced harsh criticism…
Mangal Pandey: The Rising. Ketan Mehta’s 2005 film was one of his most anticipated films of the year. The film marked Aamir Khan’s return to the big screen after four years. His last release before Mangal Pandey was Dil Chahta Hai (2001). Aamir’s hairstyle in this film also garnered enough attention. The film had an all-star cast including Aamir, Rani Mukerji, Ameesha Patel, Toby Stevens, Kirron Kher and others.
The film, distributed by Yash Raj Films, was expected to set new records. However, the film received an unfavorable response and soon created an uneasy situation in various parts of India. After the film was released, many politicians demanded that the film be banned, and protests against the film also occurred.
What happened to the Mangal Pandey ban demand?
According to media reports, the Bhartiya Janata Party has demanded a ban on the film as it presents falsehoods and indulges in character assassination of Mangal Pandey. In the film, Rani plays the role of a prostitute and Mangal Pandey, played by Aamir, visits the prostitute’s house.
Rediff’s 2005 report said the Uttar Pradesh government criticized the film and called for a ban on the film “unless the distorted historical facts are removed.”
The film was not released in Mangal Pandey’s native Ballia. The report goes on to say that local intellectuals, theater celebrities, and students have been campaigning against the film, claiming that “historical facts are distorted and there is no mention of Nagwa, his home village.” He added that it has started.
Protests that caused damage to public property
Three days before the film was scheduled to be released in the hall, protesters tried to stop the screening. In response to the protests, management reportedly canceled the show.
According to the same report, protesters allegedly damaged stores selling movie cassettes and CDs in the district. The protesters stopped a goods train en route to Chhapra (Bihar state) for about 30 minutes and staged a sit-in on the Barriya-Bariya expressway.
Mangal Pandey was released in cinemas on August 12, 2005. The film, which was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 350 crore, only grossed him Rs 390 crore at the box office in India. The film was a box office flop despite a strong start of Rs 3.85 billion.
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