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Sunny Deol’s long-delayed film Mohalla Assi cleared for release

Starring Sunny Deol, Sakshi Tanwar and Ravi Kishan in lead roles, the much-delayed controversial film Mohalla Assi has been cleared for its theatrical release.

Based on Kashinath Singh’s popular Hindi Novel, Kashi Ka Assi, the film sheds light on the cultural degradation in the holy city of Banaras.


The film was initially scheduled to release in 2015, but a Delhi court on June 30, 2015, stalled its release saying it hurt religious sentiments.

However, setting aside the order of Central Board of Film Certification, which had refused to certify the film, the Delhi High Court has now directed the CBFC to award an 'A' certificate to the movie within a week, quashing 9 out the 10 proposed modifications.

It is expected that the makers will announce a new release date soon.

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  • BBC Asian Network is starting a new show called Asian Network Trending.
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  • The network is moving to Birmingham as part of bigger changes behind the scenes.

Speaking up isn’t always easy. This show gives young people a space where their voices can be heard. Music on the radio, sure. Bhangra, Bollywood hits, endless remixes. But real conversations about identity, family pressure, mental health? Rarely. Until now.

From 27 October, Asian Network Trending goes live every Wednesday night for two hours of speech instead of beats. The first hour dives into trending news; the second hour goes deeper into family expectations, workplace racism, LGBTQ+ issues, and mental health stigma. And it’s not just one voice. Amber Haque and other rotating presenters keep it fresh.

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