New Delhi: Raising the ongoing controversy around Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone’s song 'Besharam Rang' from their latest movie Pathaan in the Lok Sabha, BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali slammed those demanding a ban on the movie, saying the job of clearing films should be left to the Central Board of Film Certification.

As the Lok Sabha took up issues of urgent importance, the BSP MP from Amroha said many linked to the ruling party—the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)—were demanding ban on the film claiming it has hurt Hindu feelings. He said similar demands have also been made by an ‘Ulema board’.

“It is a new trend, those in the government are demanding that the film be banned. . . Someone from Ulema board also said the Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone film should be banned,” Ali said.

“The job of banning movies should be left to the censor board. There are many artistes among our members. Sanatan Dharma is not so weak that it would be in danger due to someone wearing a colour... Nor is Islam so weak that a movie may hurt it,” said Ali.