After Punjab , Chandigarh and Haryana  governments  banned screening of ‘The Legend of Michael Mishra’ till further orders. The film was to release at various cinema halls in Chandigarh and at Amravati Enclave in Panchkula.Punjab had already banned the film. In Chandigarh, a protest was staged near Tribune Chowk on Aug 5  by the Valmiki Samaj.  Soon, the  police handed over the order of deputy commissioner, banning the film. Manish Jha has directed this comedy film that features Arshad Warsi, Aditi Rao Hydari, Kayoze Irani and Boman Irani. The ban shall remain in force for two months, but the government can extend it. The Valmiki Dharam Samaj alleged that the film had certain scenes where Lord Valmiki has been addressed as ‘Daaku’ (dacoit). Meanwhile,  the  situation remained tense in Ludhiana   as activists of Balmiki community blocked many roads protesting against the screening of the film ’ for hurting their religious sentiments. The activists forced the city shops to shut down and blocked major roads, including the Dugri road, Ghumar Mandi, Clock Tower chowk, Chaura Bazar, Kochar Market and areas of Model town and Bharat Nagar chowk. There were protests in other towns too.