Is Mahira Khan’s Verna being banned?

The internet is abuzz with reports of Verna the upcoming film starring Mahira Khan and directed by Shoaib Mansoor being in trouble with the censor board.

Pakistan’s Federal Censor Board has stopped Verna from being screened. The movie is scheduled to be released on November 17.

Inside sources told Geo.tv the full board is expected to review the movie on Tuesday night after which a final verdict will be issued. 

The movie tackles the subject to rape and how the protagonist fights for her rights.

Social media has reacted strongly to reports of the movie not being screened with #Verna being the top Twitter trend on Tuesday.