Ruckus in Haridwar over the shooting of Emraan Hashmi’s film: Bar board put up on the set; Uproar by Hindu organizations, name had to be removed – Haridwar News

During the shooting of Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi’s film in Haridwar, a dispute broke out over the bar and restaurant scene. As soon as some Hindu organizations and pilgrimage priests came to know about the set-up, they reached the spot. After this he started strongly opposing the set up of bar and restaurant. In view of the growing opposition, the film unit and the house operators had to remove the word ‘Bar’ from the board, after which the matter was calmed down. The shooting team did not disclose which film was being shot. Emraan Hashmi was present in Haridwar during the incident. There has been no reaction from the actor regarding the matter yet. Videos of the incident have also surfaced, in which people are seen arguing and pushing the filmmakers. See the pictures – What is seen in the video in 4 points… 1. The makers were preparing the set for the shooting – A 2 minute 28 second video related to the incident has surfaced, in which it is seen that the makers were preparing the set for the shooting, for which the boards of the bar and restaurant were being shined from outside. 2. Hinduist people arrived suddenly – As soon as Hinduist people got information about the incident, about 10 to 12 people reached there and then started arguing with the makers demanding to take down the board. He is heard saying that this is the place of Mother Ganga, all this will not work here. 3. Debate by making videos – After this, people start making videos of the makers and the crew and say – “See this, in Haridwar… in our Haridwar! If you have not seen, then let us show you, see this here in Bhatia Bhawan. ‘Bar’ and ‘cafe’ in Haridwar!” 4. People asked who gave the permission – People from the crowd angrily asked the film unit – “You have come from Bombay, right? So who gave you permission to put up the boards of ‘Bar’ and ‘Cafe’ here? No such board will be put up in Haridwar!” On this, the film crew folds their hands and clarifies – “Sir, we are just shooting… we have permission.” 5. The board was removed by giving an ultimatum – After this, the Hindu people give an ultimatum in a clear tone – “Whatever permission you have, but nothing will happen here against the dignity of the religious city. Remove this board immediately! After this, in the last part of the video, people say – “Yes, remove it… take it down completely. How the controversy started… It is from Bhatiya Bhawan located in Shravanath Nagar, Haridwar, where the shooting of Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi’s film was going on for the last few days. Late on Wednesday night, a board saying “Bar and Restaurant” was put up outside the house for the shooting of a scene of the film. As soon as the information about this was received, the local people reached the spot and started protesting. The protesting people said that Haridwar is a world famous pilgrimage city, where crores of devotees come with their faith. In such a situation, putting up a bar board inside the city is a step that hurts religious sentiments. People alleged that in the name of shooting of films, efforts are being made to harm the religious and cultural identity of Haridwar. The debate continued till late night. As the protest increased, the debate between businessmen, social workers, building operators and film unit members continued till late night. People clearly said that no compromise with the dignity and decorum of Dharmanagari will be accepted. Ultimately, under the pressure of protest, the word “Bar” was removed from the board, after which the matter was calmed down. Kashish Bhatia, president of Maa Ganga Vyapar Mandal, said that he had received information that a board of “Bar and Restaurant” had been put up outside the building. He said that Haridwar is a holy pilgrimage site, where meat and liquor are prohibited. In such a situation, it is not appropriate to install such a board even for shooting. He said that respecting public sentiments, the word “Bar” was removed from the board. Social worker Karan Pandit said that the holy bank of Mother Ganga is situated at a short distance from the place where the board was installed. He said that any kind of tampering with the religious identity and faith of Haridwar will not be tolerated. Be it a film producer or a person associated with a big industry, the dignity of Dharmanagari is paramount. Pilgrimage priests said – it is our responsibility to maintain the sanctity of Haridwar. Pilgrimage priest Ujjwal Pandit said that it is the responsibility of every citizen to maintain the sanctity of Haridwar. He said that the board was removed only due to people’s protest and this is the result of the awareness of the city residents. He warned that in future too, if anyone tries to harm the religious identity of Haridwar, he will be opposed. During the entire controversy it was not clear which film was being shot. People associated with the film unit only said that they had permission to shoot, but the name of the film was not made public. It is being told that the artist and technical team from Mumbai has reached Haridwar for the shooting. ————————————– Read this news also… Now you will not be able to eat Veg Biryani in Haridwar: Pulao will be available on ordering, Saints’ campaign got the support of Muslims. Now ‘Veg Biryani’ will not be available in Haridwar, in its place ‘Veg Pulao’ will be available. Amidst the Veg Biryani vs Veg Pulao controversy, Sant Samaj, Brahmin Samaj and Muslim community came together on the streets on Sunday. Under the campaign led by Akhand Parshuram Akhara, posters of “Veg Biryani” were removed from shops, carts and street vendors in Haridwar and Kankhal areas and stickers of “Veg Pulao” were put up. (Read full news)



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