Demands to boycott or ban Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb, since it 'promotes Love Jihad'

The original name of the leading male character played by Akshay Kumar in Laxmmi Bomb was Raghav, which was changed to Asif. The female character’s name remains Priya and some people are calling for a boycott or even banning the film.

Fans calling a ban on the movie Laxmi Bomb, calling it Love Jihad promoter. Source: Harpreet Kaur

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Many people are calling for a boycott of Akshay’s Laxmmi Bomb, and some are even demanding to ban it, labelling it a film promoting love jihad.

Shehnaz Gill is getting fame on social media as Punjab’s Katerina Kaif. Many of her songs, videos and even photos are going viral.

Bandra court has summoned actress Kangana Ranuat, based on an FIR against her. Ms Ranaut is known for her vociferous statements against drugs and nepotism in the film industry.

Case lodged against Mithun Chakraborty's son for luring a model cum actress into a relationship and abortion. Wife Yogita Bali’s is also named in the complaint.

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