The Gujarat Police on Friday detained 34 activists of the right-wing group Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Kutch district for trying to obstruct the shooting of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s film, Raees.
Police said the VHP activists were detained under Section 68 of the Gujarat Police Act.
The VHP has been targeting Khan for his comments on “intolerance” in the country.
After they were released, the VHP activists blocked the Gadhsheesha-Dedia road, which connects Kutch district headquarters, Bhuj, to Polaria, where the film shooting was scheduled for the day.
However, filming continued peacefully throughout the day in Polaria, located some 60km from Bhuj city.
The actor, who has been on a weeklong visit to Kutch for the shooting of the film, has faced sporadic protests by the VHP activists since he arrived there.
Earlier, the outfit had held a demonstration in front of the District Collector’s office in Bhuj. A motorcycle rally was also held demanding the cancellation of the film’s shooting and ban on Khan’s entry in Kutch.
Based on the life of Ahmedabad-based the late underworld boss Abdul Latif Shaikh, Raees is directed by Rahul Dholakia. Dholakia’s portfolio includes controversial film Perzania, which is based on communal riots.
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is the female lead in the film.