Release on Netflix, Torrent: Twitterati Advise KJo After ADHM Ban

Twitter is abuzz with many accusations, conspiracy theories and solutions.

Bollywood buffs were in for a rude shock on Friday. Just about two weeks before Karan Johar’s Ae Dil Hai Mushkil was to hit theatres, the Cinema Owners Association declared a ban on its release.

The much-awaited film, starring Fawad Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, has been barred from screening in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa and parts of Karnataka.

The move comes after multiple threats from MNS against the release of films with Pakistani actors or production members.

The social media, once again, is abuzz with many accusations and conspiracy theories behind the action. Some were clearly disappointed.

Banning Not the Solution

No screening #AeDilHaiMushkil is not a solution to cross border terrorism.. cinema owners association is doing so ridiculous.

— Arijit Singh (@ARIJIT__SINGH) October 14, 2016

The GOI has not cut trade ties with Pak. Cinema is business/Trade. Are these cinema owners/ exhibitors more patriotic than Indian Govt #ADHM

— ashwini chaudhary (@DhoopAshwini) October 14, 2016

You won't screen a film in which a whole lot of Indians has worked hard on because it has one Pakistani in it?

— Suresh Mathew (@Suresh_Mathew_) October 14, 2016

ADHM Torrent Available Yet?

Hey @KaranJohar is it possible to upload #AeDilHaiMushkil movie on @uTorrent? So we can #download it in #Gujarat & watch it at Home! #ADHM

— Amit Panchal (@AmitHPanchal) October 14, 2016

Wish Karan releases ADHM on Netflix/digital platforms (for a fee) and initiates the end of the archaic movie distribution system in India.

— Karthik (@beastoftraal) October 14, 2016

Achha hua gaane to kam se kam release ho gaye ADHM ke, achhe hain

— Gappistan Radio (@GappistanRadio) October 14, 2016

A Dangerous Trend

Exhibitors Association not releasing completed films with #PakActors, due to fear of loss to property, is a dangerous trend. #BanPakArtists

— Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) October 14, 2016

I hope the film industry stands together in opposition. Never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. #ADHM

— Anupama Chopra (@anupamachopra) October 14, 2016

The Conspiracy Theorists

Ban on films of Pak artists is only to stop release of #ADHM so tat #Shivaay can get solo release n I think it's bad way to get solo release

— KRK (@kamaalrkhan) October 14, 2016

One exhibitor tells us he anyway feels #Shivaay will do more business in single screens. Has the #ADHM ban got to do anything with that?

— Rohit Khilnani (@rohitkhilnani) October 14, 2016