The controversial film “Udta Punjab” was leaked online on Wednesday, two days ahead of its scheduled release in theatres. However, soon the download links were “removed due to a copyright complaint”.
Visibly upset with the online leaks, Bollywood celebrities including Karan Johar, Shraddha Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Sonakshi Sinha requested people to head to the theatres to watch “Udta Punjab”, based on drug abuse in the Indian state of Punjab.
Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, lead actors of “Udta Punjab”, have urged their fans not to waste two years of their hard work by watching the pirated version of the film and instead watch it only in the theatres.
Shahid Kapoor Tweeted:
Blood and sweat of many in this film. It’s been your battle as much as ours. Now is the time you can show it. Watch UdtaPunjab in theatres
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) June 15, 2016
Not illegally through piracy. Let’s see how many of you do the right thing cause it’s the right thing. For no personal gain.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) June 15, 2016
Just out of goodness and love.
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) June 15, 2016
It’s a film from the heart made for you all. And now it’s in your hands. #piracydimaadi make it count you all. love and gratitude.#letitfly
— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) June 15, 2016
Alia Bhatt Tweeted:
Guys please please do not waste 2 years of hard work, blood, sweat and tears.. Please watch #UdtaPunjab in only in theatres..
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) June 15, 2016
It’s the worst feeling to know that your film has been messed with before hand & your computer will be attacked with a virus if you do try..
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) June 15, 2016
It’s a genuine request from the bottom of my heart. That’s all I can say. Until then see you at the theatres #piracydimaadi
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) June 15, 2016
Karan Johar Tweeted:
Please watch #UdtaPunjab in the cinema this weekend! Don’t succumb to online leaks!! An honest film needs an honest audience….#LetItFly
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 15, 2016
Viruses in the #UdtaPunjab links! Anyone downloading it will have a virus attack!! What a way to combat this awful piracy! #piracydimaadi
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) June 15, 2016
Shraddha Kapoor Tweeted:
A big #dishoom to the Pirates. Go watch #UdtaPunjab only in the theatre https://t.co/kdB13kaaVe
— Varun JUNAID dhawan (@Varun_dvn) June 15, 2016
Shraddha Kapoor Tweeted:
Films are made with the hard work & passion of everyone involved in creating them. Please don’t support piracy.
— Shraddha Kapoor (@ShraddhaKapoor) June 16, 2016
Sonakshi Sinha Tweeted:
Shocking how #UdtaPunjab has been leaked online. That too a censor copy. A lot of hard work goes into making a film pls say NO to piracy!
— Sonakshi Sinha (@sonakshisinha) June 16, 2016
Arjun Kapoor Tweeted:
Viruses in the Udta Punjab online leaked links that crashes systems !!!What a way to fight this disgusting menace !!! #PiracyDiMaaDi‘
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) June 15, 2016
Sidharth Malhotra Tweeted:
Movie theatres r filled with dreams and entertainment,don’t kill them ! say no to piracy #UdtaPunjab at a theatre near u 😊✌️
— Sidharth Malhotra (@S1dharthM) June 16, 2016
Bipasha Basu Tweeted:
Please watch #UdtaPunjab in the cinema this weekend! Don’t succumb to online leaks!! An honest film needs an honest audience….#LetItFly
— Bipasha Basu (@bipsluvurself) June 15, 2016
