New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav announced on Wednesday Aamir Khan starrer ‘PK’ will be entertainment tax-free in the state.
PK, directed by Raj Kumar Hirani, has crossed 250 crores in ticket sales since it was released across the country on December 19. However, the blockbuster film has been under attack from several right-wing organisations that have vandalized several film theatres across the country for screening the film.
Protesters in New Delhi had stormed a theatre showing the movie and vandalized furniture and also forced the theatre owners to stop the screening.
The Bajrang Dal has accused the film of making fun of Hindu gods and godmen, a charge denied by film director and actors.
As per reports, the Maharashtra government has ordered the police to probe the film following the protests.
In a statement, Hirani said, “I appeal to the groups protesting against our film to see the film in totality and not just isolated scenes. Our intention is not to hurt anyone, or to discriminate against any religion.”
In August, the Supreme Court turned down a Public Interest Litigation asking for a ban on the film. The judges stated that anyone who is against the movie should not watch it.Â
(With inputs from ANI)