If Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Bhoopendra Singh is to be believed, playing songs from Padmaavat is illegal! Madhya Pradesh is among the six states which has banned the period drama slated to be released on January 25, citing law and order problem. However, MP HM Singh was quoted by ANI as saying that people should call police if they find individuals listening to 'banned songs'. Bhoopendra Singh was quoted by ANI as saying, "MP govt banned Padmaavat, people shouldn't even play songs of it. If someone plays a banned song, it must be reported to police and not take matter in your own hands.

Source: dna January 17, 2018 15:14 UTC