Goddess Kaali poster: SC protects filmmaker Leena Manimekalai from coercive steps
Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai, who earlier approached the top court seeking protection from the arrest, had said that her attempt as a creative filmmaker was not to offend the religious sentiment of anyone but to depict the image of a radically inclusive goddess.
Jan 20, 2023, 15:58 PM IST
Goddess Kali poster row: 'No coercive action to be taken against Leena Manimekalai', SC grants interim protection to filmmaker
Goddess Kali Poster Controversy: The Supreme Court recorded that the poster was not meant to insult religious feelings, but was inclusive in nature.
Jan 20, 2023, 14:20 PM IST
Goddess Kali poster row: Fresh summons issued against filmmaker Leena Manimekalai
Kaali poster controversy: The court earlier had issued summons to Canada-based filmmaker Leena Manimekalai and others in a suit seeking an interim injunction to restrain the defendants from depicting Goddess Kaali in the way they have depicted in a poster and video.
Aug 30, 2022, 17:17 PM IST
'Kaali' filmmaker on grandmother’s death: 'Can't even kiss her a farewell because Indian government...'
Calling her grandmother an abode of compassion, love and patience, Madurai-born, Toronto-based filmmaker, Leena Manimekalai took to Facebook to share why she can't visit India to bid a final adieu to her grandmom.
Aug 12, 2022, 15:04 PM IST
'I won't apologize, INSTEAD...', Mahua Moitra HITS back at BJP amid Kaali Poster Row
Kaali Poster Row: Mahua Moitra said in an interview, "I will not back down from my statement. Because I wasn't wrong. Rather, it is a golden opportunity for me to tell the BJP that they cannot come from outside and teach us how Bengal will perform Kali Puja."
Jul 08, 2022, 12:02 PM IST
DNA: Why insult Hindu gods in the name of freedom of expression?
Today our country is facing the challenge of 2.5 Front War. One of these front is from Pakistan, the other front is from China and half front is of those people who keep conspiring to destabilize our country while staying in it. It can be said that the meaning of modern war is to create division within the country itself.
Jul 08, 2022, 01:16 AM IST
Leena Manimekalai's 'Kaali' poster sparks controversy
After the controversy over the new poster of the film 'Kali', the film's director Leena Manimekalai again tweeted a picture. In her new tweet, she showed Lord Shiva and Parvati smoking.
Jul 07, 2022, 19:02 PM IST
‘Hindutva can never become India’: Leena Manimekalai says ‘do not feel safe anywhere’ amid 'Kaali' poster row
The "Kaali" director also stated that she does not feel safe "anywhere at this moment".
Jul 07, 2022, 13:37 PM IST
Kaali poster row: Twitter takes down Leena Manimekalai's post, she says THIS
Filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's controversial tweet, which has received major backlash ever since its release, showed a woman dressed as Goddess Kaali smoking.
Jul 07, 2022, 11:07 AM IST
Kaali poster row: Defiant filmmaker Leena Manimekalai DOES THIS amid outrage
Under attack, the Canada-based filmmaker also urged people to watch the documentary to understand the context behind the poster.
Jul 07, 2022, 10:00 AM IST
Kaali poster row: Meera Chopra reacts on controversy, says 'I strongly detest such a portrayal of our gods and goddesses'
Kaali film poster controversy: Meera Chopra is known for appearing in films like 'Section 375', '1920', and Disney Hotstar's show 'Kamathipura'.
Jul 06, 2022, 20:22 PM IST
Kaali poster row: 'We will file FIR and ban film if...', Madhya Pradesh govt warns director
The warning came from Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, who threatened to impose a ban on the film `Kaali` if the objectionable posters showing the Goddess smoking a cigarette are not removed.
Jul 06, 2022, 14:04 PM IST
Kaali Poster Row: 'What do you want, should we separate your head...' Ayodhya priest THREATENS director
Kaali Poster Row: Hindutva activists are taking on the director for using a cigarette in the hands of an actress in the guise of Mother Kali and a rainbow flag of LGBTQ on the back. It is alleged to have hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.
Jul 06, 2022, 12:34 PM IST
'Kaali' poster row: Canada museum issues apology after Indian High Commission protests
A poster for a documentary directed by filmmaker Leena Manimekalai has drawn flak on social media for hurting religious sentiments with the depiction of Goddess Kaali.
Jul 06, 2022, 07:47 AM IST
Kaali poster row: BJP hits out at Mahua Moitra, says ‘Mamata Banerjee’s TMC is full of Hindu-hating bigots’
The TMC leader had courted controversy for her remarks that ''Kaali is a meat-eating and alcohol-accepting Goddess.''
Jul 06, 2022, 06:48 AM IST
'Respect has to be equal for all and...': Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says she is 'offended' with Leena Manimekalai's Kaali poster
In the filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's "Kaali" poster, a woman dressed as Goddess Kaali has been shown holding a cigarette.
Jul 05, 2022, 23:18 PM IST
Congress on Kaali poster row: 'We don't endorse anything which hurts anybody'
Kaali poster controversy: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Director Leena Manimekalai, a day after a complaint was lodged against her over the controversial poster of her new documentary.
Jul 05, 2022, 21:12 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee's TMC distances itself from Mahua Moitra's statement 'Kali is meat-eating, alcohol-accepting goddess'
While speaking about filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's poster of her documentary "Kaali", which has courted controversy for showing Goddess Kali smoking, Mahua Moitra said that it is up to individuals how they view their gods.
Jul 05, 2022, 20:59 PM IST
Kaali poster row: 'I NEVER backed any film,' TMC MP Mahua Moitra reacts to backlash on her statement
TMC MP Mahua Moitra said that she did not back any movie poster when she spoke about Goddess Kaali at an event.
Jul 05, 2022, 19:41 PM IST
Kaali poster row: After UP, Delhi Police files case against filmmaker Leena Manimekalai
Kaali poster row: Under attack for the poster of her documentary showing the goddess smoking and holding an LGBTQ flag, Manimekalai said she will continue to use her voice fearlessly till she is alive.
Jul 05, 2022, 19:18 PM IST
