Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao appeared before a court in Jalandhar on July 28 in connection with the 2017 case related to his film ‘Behen Hogi Teri’. The case was filed over a film poster that allegedly hurts religious sentiments. After the hearing, the court granted Rao conditional bail. The complaint, which had been quiet for years, recently resurfaced. Rao’s legal team argued that there was no intent to offend, and the scene had been approved by the censor board.
What is the case about?
In April 2017, a promotional poster for ‘Behen Hogi Teri’ showed Rajkummar dressed as Lord Shiva, sitting on a motorcycle. A complaint was filed in Jalandhar claiming the image was disrespectful and hurt Hindu religious feelings. The file named the actor, director, producer, and the section related to religious insults and conspiracy. Although the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cleared the film without cuts, the poster led to public anger and legal action.
