‘Hamare Baarah’ Cleared for Release by Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has approved the release of ‘Hamare Baarah’ after the filmmakers agreed to remove two contentious dialogues. This decision was reached following the inability of a three-member review committee to provide a timely report, which the court found unacceptable. Senior advocate Rahul Narichania, representing the filmmakers, agreed to the deletions to avoid further delays, allowing the film to premiere today, June 7.

The court expressed its dissatisfaction with the review committee’s delay, emphasizing that it was unacceptable for the committee to fail in its duty as per the court’s previous order. In response, the filmmakers consented to the removal of the disputed dialogues, leading to the court’s green light for the release. ‘Hamare Baarah,’ directed by Kamal Chandra and produced by Birender Bhagat, Ravi S. Gupta, Sanjay Nagpal, and Sheo Balak Singh, stars Annu Kapoor, Manoj Joshi, and Paritosh Tripathi. The film addresses the pressing issue of overpopulation and promises a compelling narrative.

Despite the clearance from the Bombay High Court, ‘Hamare Baarah’ faces a ban in Karnataka. The state government has prohibited its release or broadcast for two weeks or until further notice, citing concerns that the film could incite communal tension. This decision was made under the Karnataka Cinema Regulations Act 1964, sections 15(1) and 15(5), following requests from several minority organizations and delegations after viewing the film’s trailer. The film, originally slated for a nationwide release on June 7, 2024, explores the theme of overpopulation and aims to provoke thought and discussion.