Modi biopic to release after LS polls, SC will not step in

In order to ensure free and fair elections, the Election Commission of India on Thursday expressed that it is of the view that the Vivek Oberoi-starrer biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' should not be released till May 19. Following which, the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Election Commission on the release of biopic.

Mumbai: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere with the Election Commission on the biopic 'PM Narendra Modi'.

The poll panel told the court that movie should be released only after the Lok Sabha elections got over.

The seven-phased polls began on April 11, when the biopic was to release. The polls will get over on May 19 and the counting of votes on May 23.

To secure level playing ground, the poll panel was asked to take a call.

The film was scheduled to release on April 11, coinciding with the commencement of the Lok Sabha elections in the country. However, on April 10, the EC stayed the release of the biopic till national elections culminate.

The movie is directed by Omung Kumar and includes Vivek Oberoi, Zarina Wahab, and Barkha Bisht Sengupta.

With inputs from IANS