SC refuses to stay ban on PM Narendra Modi biopic, says ‘premature’ to ban before CBFC issues certificate

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, dismissed the petition by lawyer and Congress member Aman Panwar, seeking a stay on the release of the biopic, PM Narendra Modi, citing the violation of the model code of conduct. The court stated that the responsibility of determining the violation lies with the Election Commission, and it would be … Read more

Delhi HC dismisses PIL seeking stay on Narendra Modi biopic till elections

A Delhi high court division bench of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice Anup Bhambhani has dismissed the PIL seeking a stay on the biopic, PM Narendra Modi. The PIL sought to delay or ban the film from releasing on its scheduled theatrical release day of 5 April, citing the model code of conduct in … Read more

Vivek Oberoi shows interest in politics, says ‘might contest’ elections in the future

The makers of the biopic PM Narendra Modi might have denied any connection with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to the Election Commission of India, but lead actor Vivek Anand Oberoi is not shying away from a political entry in the future. The actor admitted as much during an interactive session with students of … Read more

Vivek Oberoi declares himself ‘Chowkidar’ in PM Narendra Modi dialogue promo

The ‘Main Bhi Chowkidar’ campaign started by India’s prime minister Narendra Modi earlier this month has found its way into his biopic, PM Narendra Modi. The campaign was started keeping an eye on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections which are beginning next month. Accordig to the plan, Modi and leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party … Read more

‘Fakeera’ shows Modi’s journey as a ‘fakir’ in PM Narendra Modi: Watch video

It appears to be a strategy by the makers of PM Narendra Modi to include words and terms used by India’s prime minister in the past few years in his biopic. Two dialogues promos released recently had the word ‘chowkidar’ in them. The prime minister had started the ‘Main bhi chowkidar’ campaign last month as … Read more

Poll panel refuses to stay PM Narendra Modi release, asks CBFC to decide

The Election Commission of India has refused to stay the release of Omung Kumar B’s upcoming PM Narendra Modi, a biopic of the incumbent prime minister. The commission had been urged by opposition parties to examine if the film violates the model code of conduct in place for the seven-phase general election that is set to begin on 11 … Read more