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Vipul Shah Reacts to Kerala HC Clearance for 'The Kerala Story 2' Release

Producer Vipul Shah has welcomed the Kerala High Court's decision to lift the interim stay on the release of his film, 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond'. He revealed the film was reviewed by an expanded eight-member censor committee, which included two social workers from Kerala to ensure accurate representation. Shah also addressed critical remarks made by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, questioning the seriousness of his opinions. He stated he is awaiting a response from Kashyap after a social media user posed a pointed question regarding one of Kashyap's past films.

Key Points: Kerala HC Clears 'The Kerala Story 2', Vipul Shah Reacts

  • Film cleared by Kerala High Court
  • 8-member censor panel included Kerala social workers
  • Vipul Shah responds to Anurag Kashyap's remarks
  • Court found no CBFC shortcomings
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Vipul Shah reacts to High Court clearance for release of 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond'

Producer Vipul Shah welcomes Kerala High Court order lifting stay on 'The Kerala Story 2', details 8-member censor panel, and responds to Anurag Kashyap.

"Now, there is no point in further discussion following the High Court's order. - Vipul Shah"

Mumbai, Feb 27

Producer Vipul Shah, whose film 'The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond' has been cleared for the release by the Kerala High Court, has reacted to the court order.

The producer spoke with the media on Friday, and shared his thoughts on the lifting of the interim stay on his film. He welcomed the court's decision, and revealed that the film had been examined by a committee of eight experts.

He conducted a recent press conference in Mumbai on Friday where he gave the details of the court's proceedings. He told the media, "Now, there is no point in further discussion following the High Court's order. The honourable judges did not find any shortcomings in the functioning of the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification)".

He added, "I want to make a clarification, generally, a film's censor screening involves a five-member committee. However, for this film, there were eight members, including two social workers from Kerala, to ensure there was no misrepresentation related to the state".

He also reacted to Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap's remarks on his film. He said that he is waiting for a comment from Anurag after the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' director was served with a counter by a social media user.

He said, "I don't make any personal comments about Anurag. It's his own opinion. And my audience, they had a very good topic. The answer to that has not yet come from Anurag".

"Anurag had made a film, 'That Girl in Yellow Boots'. It was about a father and daughter's romantic relationship. 'So, a person who makes a film of a physical relationship between a father and daughter, should we take his comments seriously?'. This was the question raised by Kamakhya. I was hoping that Anurag would speak very openly, very openly. So, he might speak. I think his answer might come in the coming days. From my personal point of view, I don't take any person's opinion seriously", he added.

- IANS

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Priya S
I'm from Kerala and I'm tired of my state being used as a political pawn in films. That said, the process seems robust here with local social workers involved. Will watch with an open mind, but hope it's not just sensationalism.
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Aman W
Vipul Shah's comment about Anurag Kashyap's film is a cheap shot. Criticize the argument, not someone's past work. Two different genres altogether. This kind of debate lowers the discourse. Let the film's content speak for itself.
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Sarah B
The fact that they had a special 8-member committee shows they were extra cautious. The CBFC clearance and now the High Court - the legal hurdles are cleared. The controversy just gives it more publicity, na?
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Karthik V
First part had its issues but sparked important conversations. If part 2 "goes beyond" and is more nuanced, it could be valuable. Hope it's a responsible film and not just riding the wave of the first one's controversy.
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Nisha Z
Honestly, all this back-and-forth between filmmakers is getting childish. We, the audience, are not interested in your personal fights. Make good films, follow the law, and release them. Simple. 🙄

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