'Stop spreading fake news' : Nawazuddin Siddiqui slams rumours of him wanting The Kerala Story to be banned

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui took to his social media handle to slam rumors of him wanting The Kerala Story to be banned. He also made it very clear that he is against movies being banned. The film stars Adah Sharma in the lead role and revolves around young women from Kerala being recruited into terrorism.

Talking about the same, Nawazuddin Siddiqui took to his Twitter handle and stated, “Please stop spreading false news just to get some views and hits, it’s called cheap TRP - I never said and I would never want any film to be banned ever. STOP BANNING FILMS. STOP SPREADING FAKE NEWS.” Take a look at his tweet.

Reportedly, the rumors of the Gangs Of Wasseypur actor being against the film started doing the rounds after one of his latest interviews in a publication. Nawazuddin Siddiqui had said that a film should not hurt sentiments or disrupt the harmony of society with its content. Ever since then, speculations might have spread that Nawazuddin wants The Kerala Story to be banned.

One of the netizens commented reacting to the post, “Paid PRs of B'wood trying everything to demean #TheKeralaStory. Spreading fake news that he wants it banned.” Another user said, “How u get to see different shades of BW, and yet people blindly follow their idols whoever they are? please it's time that we call a spade a spade and do not shy away from accepting the facts.” Another fan came out in support of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and said, “Guys we genuinely need to support actors, who are out there on their own and making it to the top. Let’s watch #jogirasarara for the sake of the raw talent it has. It’s Nawaz bhai after all.”

Meanwhile, on the work front, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is gearing up for his upcoming film Jogira Sara Rara. The movie also stars Neha Sharma in the lead role. He will also be seen in Kangana Ranaut’s production film, Tiku Weds Sheru.