Cine goers were in support of ''Jodhaa Akbar'': UTV

Mumbai, Feb 26 (UNI) The Madhya Pradesh Government had imposed the ban on ''Jodhaa Akbar'' to maintain law and order in the state but the cine goers and exhibitors felt that the film should be screened, UTV Chief Executive Officer Ronnie Screwala said here today.

Speaking at a press conference, he said, ''The Madhya Pradesh Government has lifted the ban with immediate effect following a favourable verdict from the court in the state and allowed the screening of the film''.

UTV, one of the producers of ''Jodhaa Akbar'', was very happy with the decision, he said, adding that no part of the film has been changed or cut, Mr Screwala said.

''We are also planning to release the Telugu and Tamil version of the film on March 6,'' he said.

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