Dhanbad: Anurag Kashyap’s new movie Gangs of Wasseypur is being drawn into controversies even before its release. The residents of Naya Bazaar, Wasseypur Dhanbad have demanded a ban on the movie.

The residents have claimed that the movie has several objectionable dialogues and the movie is a plot to defame the people of Wasseypur. Even Anurag Kashyap has said derogatory things about the place, they added.

A memorandum was submitted to Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni and Babulal Marandi requesting ban on the movie. Copies was also sent to Governor Dr Sayed Ahmed and Union Minister Subodhkant Sahay.

Social activist Parvez Akhtar said Naya Bazaar, Wasseypur is a Muslim-dominated area with a total population of around 2 lakh. He further told Bhaskar News that most of the people in area work in administrative capacities. Portraying the place in such a bad light, in contrast to reality is demeaning, he added.

Anurag Kashyap, known for his off-stream movies, is trying his hands on commercial cinema with Gangs of Wasseypur. The trailors of the movies promise all the drama, action and raunchy scenes that complete a typical commercial Bollywood movie.

‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ is a movie based in a small town in Jharkhand. It is a story on revenge that portrays the coal mafia in and around coal mines of Jharkhand. The movie has been selected for screening at 65th Cannes Film Festival 2012.

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