VHP, SHIV SENA seek ban on SRK's Raees

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Gujarat unit of Shiv Sena on Wednesday sought a ban on Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Raees, claiming the movie glorifies a real-life criminal. The Rashtra Sena, a little known outfit, has also put up banners in several parts of Surat against the Bollywood superstar and the movie, which hit the screens on Wednesday. VHP leader Ranchhod Bharwad said the title character of Raees, played by Khan, is based on the life of Abdul Latif -- a bootlegger-turned politician. He also slammed SRK for casting Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, alleging that she made anti-India statements .