Unbelievable response marked the limited release of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “My Name Is Khan” in 13 cinema halls in Mumbai even as the Shiv Sena continued its protest against the film across Maharashtra. Shiv Sainiks attempted to disrupt the screening of the film at all the 13 cinema halls here despite heavy security arrangements. The film was originally scheduled to be released in 63 movie halls in this metropolis. Most of the cinema owners backed down after threats from Shiv Sena which is protesting Shah Rukh’s comments seeking inclusion of Pakistani cricketers in this year’s edition of the Indian Premier league (IPL).Police baton charged Sena supporters at K-Star mall in Chembur and pushed back activists attempting to barge inside Fun Republic mall in Andheri West to disrupt the screening of the film Friday afternoon. The movie opened to a full house in Fun Republic shortly after noon though its first scheduled show at 9.30 a.m. was cancelled. In Dadar, former Lok Sabha speaker and ex-chief minister Manohar Joshi was prevented from disrupting the screening of the movie. Similar scenes were witnessed outside all 13 cinema halls where the film finally released Friday after days of uncertainty.In a bid to boost public confidence and save the government’s image, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, state Home Minister R.R. Patil and Minister of State for Home Ramesh Bagwe purchased tickets and watched the movie at INOX cinema in south Mumbai. INOX cinema also got a house full response to the film.
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