Ranaut, a BJP MP from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the film, which is slated to release on September 6.
The Jabalpur Sikh Sangat filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the high court against the film, which it claimed was prejudicial to the interest of society, the petitioner’s counsel, senior advocate NS Ruprah, told PTI on Sunday.
“The petition is scheduled to be heard before a division bench on September 2,” he said.
“The Sangat, in its petition, has asked that the film not be released as it infringes on the fundamental rights of the Sikh community,” Ruprah said.
On Friday, actor-turned-politician Ranaut said her film is still stuck at the censor board, contrary to rumours that it had been cleared for release.
In a video message posted on X, the actress claimed that she and members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) have received threats and that she is under pressure not to show the murder of the former prime minister by his security guards.
Speaking to PTI, BJP leader and former state minister Harindrajeet Singh Baboo said, “Kangana Ranaut is now an elected member of Parliament. Members of the Sikh community from her constituency also voted for her. She should be sensible.” He questioned whether the film was aimed at dividing the country.
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