Jashoda actor Kanhaiyalal’s wife urges for PM Modi’s intervention in ‘Udaipur Files’ release stay
Jashoda actor Kanhaiyalal’s wife urges for PM Modi’s intervention in ‘Udaipur Files’ release stay
In a fresh development veteran actor late Kanhaiyalal’s wife Jashoda urges PM Modi to intervene in ‘Udaipur Files’ release stay
Kanhaiyalal was allegedly murdered by Mohammad Riyaz Attari and Ghaus Mohammad on June 28, 2022. The gruesome killing had sparked national outrage and raised concerns over religious extremism and law enforcement delays.
However, the Delhi High Court has issued a stay on the release of Udaipur Files, a film based on the 2022 murder of Kanhaiyalal, a tailor in Udaipur. The movie was scheduled for release on July 11. The court also directed the petitioners to present their concerns to the Central government within two days.
Victim’s family seeks justice and visibility following the court order, Kanhaiyalal’s wife, Jashoda, wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging his intervention to ensure the film’s release. She emphasized that the movie simply narrates the incident of her husband’s killing and contains “nothing wrong.”
In her letter she stated that she has seen the film and It’s just the story of his murder,” and expressed concern that powerful legal and religious entities, including prominent lawyer Kapil Sibal and some Muslim organisations, were behind the legal action to block the film.
She then made an appeal.requesting for a personal meeting with the Prime Minister for herself and her two sons. She emphasised the need for their story to be heard and acknowledged at the highest level.
Pending justice raises concerns
Kanhaiyalal’s son, Yash Teli, voiced the family’s frustration, saying, “My father’s killers have not yet been punished. The case has been pending for three years. When will we get justice?”
Kanhaiyalal was allegedly murdered by Mohammad Riyaz Attari and Ghaus Mohammad on June 28, 2022. The gruesome killing had sparked national outrage and raised concerns over religious extremism and law enforcement delays.
The film, Udaipur Files, attempts to recount this incident, which the family believes deserves public attention, not censorship.
News Edit KV Raman
