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The film version of Dan Brown's controversial
bestseller, The Da Vinci Code, was all set to hit Indian theatres on the 19th
of May, simultaneously along with its worldwide release.
But according to reports, Sony Pictures, the
Indian distributors of the film, have now decided to wait for the reaction
the film receives in other Asian and Non-Asian centres.
The Da Vinci Code, which stars Tom Hanks,
has been facing opposition from the All India Christian Council.
Mumbai-based Catholic Secular Forum (CSF)
has threatened to go on "fast unto death" from May 12 if the Government
fails to stop the release of "anti-Christian movies" like The Da
Vinci Code and Tickle My Funny Bone.
CSF General Secretary, Joseph Dias said thousands
of Christians will assemble at Canossa Convent in suburban Mahim, on Wednesday
to protest against anti-Christian films and to demand special legislation
against films and books hurting the religious sentiments of communities.
He said if the Government does not take action
to stall the release of the two movies, they would go on fast unto death from
May 12. Last week, the forum had filed a complaint with the Vakola police,
while calling for initiation of criminal proceedings against Sony Pictures
managing director, Uday Singh.
Tickle My Funny Bone's actor-producer-director
Yogendra Konkar and Censor Board chaiperson Sharmila Tagore have also been
held responsible for the proposed release of the two movies and CSF has sought
their arrest "for hurting religious sentiments."
According to CSF, the two films have hurt
the sentiments of not just the Christian community but also of other religions.
