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‘Padmaavat’ producers move SC against ban by some states
- Supreme court agreed to hear producers' plea regarding the ban of 'Padmavat'
- The movie is banned in many states, which may mean heavy losses for the producers
The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the plea of producers of controversial Bollywood movie Padmaavat against the ban imposed on its release by various state governments.
Padmavat has faced many controversies prior to its release. @filmpadmavati.
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A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered the submission of the counsel of the producer that the matter be heard urgently in view of the ban on its release by various state governments.
Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have banned the movie citing law and order issues.
Padmavat is set to release on 25th January. IANS