Indian opposition parties are attempting to delay the release of what is widely seen as a fawning biopic about Narendra Modi that is scheduled for release days before the start of national elections.
In contrast to Hollywood, which is often aligned with more liberal values, India’s Bollywood has largely embraced Modi, with a few vocal exceptions.
Young Bollywood stars flew to Delhi in January to meet the Indian premier and posted a widely shared group shot on social media.
No such equal-time laws exist for Indian cinema, and this year has seen the release of a slew of films that critics say are overly favourable towards Modi and his policies.