‘Gangster Glorification’: Punjab Congress Chief Writes to PM Modi, Seeks Ban on ‘Lawrence of Punjab’

Gangster drama or dangerous glamour? ‘Lawrence of Punjab’ sparks big OTT controversy

Hyderabad: The upcoming OTT docu-series Lawrence of Punjab, based on jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has landed in major controversy even before its release. The show, planned for streaming on ZEE5, was expected to premiere on April 27, but the Centre has now asked the platform to stop its release after strong objections from political leaders and Punjab Police. Why Are People Angry? Critics say the series may glorify crime and turn a feared g…

I&B ministry advises ZEE5 not to release 'Lawrence of Punjab'

Show "traces the journey of a criminal identity through the lens of culture, systems, and visibility" and treats gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as a case study in the ecosystem of student politics, music, ideology and media amplification.

Centre imposes ban on controversial web series 'Lawrence of Punjab' over factual inaccuracies, informs HC

The Central Government has imposed a ban on the controversial web series titled Lawrence of Punjab, informing the Punjab and Haryana High Court during a recent hearing. The documentary was previously scheduled to release on April 27. The development came in response to a public interest litigation filed by Punjab Congress state president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. During the proceedings, the Government of India told the court that the Ministry…

Punjab cops ask Centre to block OTT series on Lawrence Bishnoi

Chandigarh: Punjab police have requested the information and broadcasting ministry to stop an OTT platform from telecasting the docuseries ‘Lawrence o.

Punjab Cops, Congress Leader Push For Ban On 'Lawrence Of Punjab' Web Series

Punjab Police has also written to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, seeking to block public access to the series.

Punjab Congress chief writes to PM Modi seeking ban on release of 'Lawrence of Punjab'

The Punjab government has also sought a ban on the release of the series, noting that it glorifies organised crime.