Filmmaker challenges suspension of censor certificate for ‘Khalid ka Shivaji’ in Bombay High Court

National Award-winning filmmaker Raj Pritam More has moved the Bombay High Court against the suspension of the censor certificate for his Marathi film Khalid ka Shivaji. 

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting suspended the film’s release, a day before its premiere, citing public interest and potential law and order concerns after protests over its portrayal of Shivaji Maharaj. 

More argued that the order was arbitrary, politically motivated, and violated free speech and natural justice, as he was given less than an hour’s notice. 

The Court directed the Ministry to hear him before any suspension extension. Hearing resumes September 22.