‘Jaat’ Makers Remove Scene Amid Church Controversy

The Bollywood film 'Jaat', starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda and directed by Gopichand Malineni, faced controversy following its April 10 release due to a church scene perceived as disrespectful to Christian sentiments. An FIR was filed against Deol, Hooda, Malineni, and others for allegedly hurting religious feelings, as the film featured a crucifixion-like pose and violence. Protests erupted, fueled by claims the film's release was timed to coincide with Good Friday and Easter. In response, the filmmakers issued a public apology and promptly removed the disputed scene from all screenings. Police intervention and the filmmakers' actions helped prevent further unrest. Despite the controversy, 'Jaat' has performed well at the box office, and a sequel has already been announced.