A multiplex in Ahmedabad screening PK was vandalised allegedly by members of a right-wing group

A cinema hall in Ahmedabad screening the Aamir Khan-starrerwas today vandalised allegedly by members of a right-wing group.Around 40 people allegedly belonging to the Bajrang Dal, an affiliate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the BJP's parent body - reportedly broke glass panes of the multiplex, demanding that the screening of the film be stopped. The group then vandalized another multiplex nearby which was also showing the film.In Bhopal, dozens of alleged activists of the group also staged protests outside a cinema hall where the film was being screened.PK, which released on December 19 and has smashed severalbox-office records, has generated a huge controversy with several outfits demanding a ban on the movie, alleging that it hurts religious sentiments. Others have demanded the removal of certain scenes from the film to ensure communal harmony.The criticism also spilled onto Twitter with the hashtag #BoycottPK which was promptly countered by the film's supporters with the hashtag #WeSupportPK which was one of the top trends on the micro-blogging site.

The Censor Board has refused to delete scenes from the film, saying "it's already out for public viewing."', directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is a satire on India's godmen and Aamir plays the lead role in it. The film also stars Anushka Sharma, Sanjay Dutt and Sushant Singh Rajput.