The Home Ministry has lifted the ban on Tamil blockbusterVishwaroopam, a film that has been described as giving an unfavourable portrayal of Islam, after further cuts were made to it.
Film Censorship Board chairperson Raja Azahar Raja Abdul Manap has said in a statement today that the lifting of the ban will be taking effect from today onwards.
"Based on the views and opinions from all parties (involved), the ministry has agreed to allow Vishwaroopam to be screened in cinemas.
"Film distributors must fully abide with the condition that the further cuts decided by the board must be made," said Raja Azahar.
Vishwaroopam, the latest film by renowned Tamil actor, film director and producer Kamal Hassan, had attracted complaints from Muslim groups in Tamil Nadu.
The film depicts the lead character Viz - played by Kamal - infiltrating the terrorist group Al Qaeda in a bid to foil its terrorist activities in the United States.
Film Censorship Board chairperson Raja Azahar Raja Abdul Manap has said in a statement today that the lifting of the ban will be taking effect from today onwards.
"Based on the views and opinions from all parties (involved), the ministry has agreed to allow Vishwaroopam to be screened in cinemas.
"Film distributors must fully abide with the condition that the further cuts decided by the board must be made," said Raja Azahar.
Vishwaroopam, the latest film by renowned Tamil actor, film director and producer Kamal Hassan, had attracted complaints from Muslim groups in Tamil Nadu.
The film depicts the lead character Viz - played by Kamal - infiltrating the terrorist group Al Qaeda in a bid to foil its terrorist activities in the United States.
Held back only in Tamilnadu
Kamal has denied that his film is an insult to his brethren and said that he was a victim of "icon bashing" by opponents keen on scoring political mileage.
Despite the film being cleared by India's Central Board of Film Certification, the Tamilnadu government has temporarily banned the film until Kamal agrees to mute five scenes.
Locally, the film was banned on Jan 25 following complaints made to the Home Ministry by the Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) and the Federation of Indian Muslim Associations (Permim).
Following this, the ministry established a special panel comprising of the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and censorship board officers to review the film, focusing on religious and security aspects.
"Two discussions and review sessions were held with Jakim officials to evaluate the content of the film," Raja Azahar said.
However, Raja Azahar did not comment on how many scenes were snipped before allowing Vishwaroopam to be screened in the country.
Despite the film being cleared by India's Central Board of Film Certification, the Tamilnadu government has temporarily banned the film until Kamal agrees to mute five scenes.
Locally, the film was banned on Jan 25 following complaints made to the Home Ministry by the Indian Muslim Congress (Kimma) and the Federation of Indian Muslim Associations (Permim).
Following this, the ministry established a special panel comprising of the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) and censorship board officers to review the film, focusing on religious and security aspects.
"Two discussions and review sessions were held with Jakim officials to evaluate the content of the film," Raja Azahar said.
However, Raja Azahar did not comment on how many scenes were snipped before allowing Vishwaroopam to be screened in the country.
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