Bollywood’s latest headache: ‘Yadav Ji Ki Love Story’ bows out of February 27 slots amid fierce backlash, even after Supreme Court greenlight. Paralleling ‘The Kerala Story 2’s last-minute court stay, this delay spotlights the perils of provocative titles in modern India.
Pragati Tiwari, the film’s lead and a viral sensation linked to Bigg Boss fame through her sister Mridul, broke the news via social media. Her announcement of the postponement drew cheers from fans but jeers from skeptics labeling it a calculated hype tactic reminiscent of ‘Ghushakor Pandit’.
Street protests erupted in Moradabad, where Bharatiya Kisan Union members blocked roads Thursday, insisting on a ban and vowing fiercer action ahead. This defiance ignores the apex court’s February 25 verdict. Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjwal Bhuyan trashed the petition, clarifying the title poses no constitutional threat or community defamation.
‘Titles can’t be struck down merely on apprehension of harm,’ the bench noted, carving a distinction from prior controversies. Pragati, no stranger to online vitriol, clapped back with videos exposing trolls while defending the film’s clean narrative.
As uncertainty looms without a new date, this episode fuels discourse on artistic liberty versus social sensitivities. Filmmakers now grapple with how to navigate outrage culture, potentially reshaping release strategies for future caste-themed stories.