The decision to ban the film has been taken in the wake of reports that a section of a society was feeling outraged over certain lines in a song in the film, Media Advisor to Punjab Chief Minister Harcharan Bains said.

"The direction comes into force with immediate effect and is taken after consideration of safety of life and property of the people of the state," he added.

The movie has been released at various places in the state, including Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, Amritsar and Bathinda, as part of the countrywide release starring Madhuri Dixit, who is making a comeback after 5 years.

Official sources said that district authorities have been directed to ensure that no show of the movie is screened at any theatre or multiplex in the state.