Fawad Khan on release cancellation of The Legend Of Maula Jatt in India: Things are bit heated, let’s see

Pakistani actor Fawad Khan said in a recent interview that the release of his film The Legend of Maula Jatt, in India would have been a good gesture between the two countries. Expressing his uncertainty over the film’s release he said, “things are a bit heated still, let’s see. I’ve heard it may release and it may not.”

The film was scheduled for a theatrical release in the country on December 30 but it was cancelled and no fresh date for further release has been announced. 

As per previous reports, a source close to the development had revealed, “Zee Studios had already acquired a clearance for The Legend Of Maula Jatt from the Central Board of Film Certification. But on Monday the CBFC recalled the film.”

After the listings for the film were removed from theatres, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Ameya Khopkar had tweeted that the cancellation of the film's release was an impact of the party's efforts.

Previously, Khopkar had said that his party would not let the film be released in India.

“There are plans to release Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s Pakistani film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in India. It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan. Following Raj Saheb’s orders we will not let this film release anywhere in India,” he had tweeted.

The Legend of Maula Jatt has been praised by the masses and critics worldwide. Its world box office has crossed Rs 200 crore. The film also stars Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, and Humaima Malik. It is billed to be a remake of the 1979 cult Pakistani classic Maula Jatt and is helmed by Bilal Lashari.