As per latest updates, the Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord an urgent hearing on the SGPC plea, seeking modification of the order allowing Nanak Shah Fakir to be released in theatres across India. The SGPC, opposing the Supreme Court decision, filed a review petition in the court. How did SGPC react to the Supreme CourtвЂ™s ruling? Shiromani Akali Dal activists protest against the screening of Nanak Shah Fakir in Amritsar. It also asked the state governments to ensure law and order stating that the freedom of expression cannot be curbed. It claimed that since the CBFC has cleared the film, it cannot be banned now. The apex body on Tuesday ruled in favour of its release. What was Supreme CourtвЂ™s decision on Nanak Shah Fakir?ДЄmid all this, the filmвЂ™s case was taken to the Supreme Court. Despite him singing six Shabads in Nanak Shah Fakir, he was against the release. This also included opposition from Padma Shri Nirmal Singh Raggi, known for his Gurmat Sangeet.

Trouble returned to its makers when some Sikh bodies last month started objecting to the movie again. Why did Nanak Shah Fakir face opposition again? Seeing the basic premise of the film why wouldnвЂ™t I back it? I always say there is only one god you should follow, whom you believe in.вЂќ Akshay said, вЂњThis film is close to my heart as it shows the teachings of Guru Saheb. The makers of Nanak Shah Fakir claimed that it spreads the message of вЂIk OnkarвЂ™ (one god). Viacom18 Motion Pictures came onboard to distribute it too. When did Akshay Kumar come to support Nanak Shah Fakir?ДЄkshay Kumar, who is also doing Kesari where he plays a Sardar, lend his support to the film at its trailer launch. Akshay Kumar at the trailer launch of Nanak Shah Fakir. Nanak Shah Fakir got ready for a re-release on April 13. The SGPC gave its nod in 2016 leaving aside the characters of Guru NanakвЂ™s parents and sister which continued to be played by real-life actors. Guru NanakвЂ™s character, originally played by actor Harish Khanna, was converted to animation. The film was modified as per the demands of SGPC. When did SGPC give its nod to Nanak Shah Fakir? To ensure this happens, the group has for long also demanded a representation in the CBFC, and even raised objections to the depiction of Sikhs or Sikhism in Bollywood films including Jo Bole So Nihal which had to be screened for SGPC before release. But, it has vowed to do that in terms of celluloid portrayals. However, they cannot check the widespread circulation. The SGPC has also maintained that even pictorial depictions of Guru Nanak Dev shouldnвЂ™t be allowed. The SGPC and the Akal Takht in its demands have asserted a resolution adopted by SGPC in 2003 that prohibits human actors from playing the roles of Sikh Gurus or their family members.

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