'Adipurush' faces backlash for controversial portrayal of Hindu deities
TL;DR
Several political parties, including the Congress, AAP, and Shiv Sena, have criticized the film Adipurush for its portrayal of Lord Hanuman and its use of "tapori" language. The BJP has demanded a temporary suspension of the film's screening in theaters. The film, which stars Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan, and Sunny Singh, has also been criticized on social media for its poor VFX and colloquial dialogues. The film's writer, Manoj Muntashir Shukla, has come under fire for Lord Hanuman's dialogues in the 'Lanka Dahan' sequence, among others.
- Cong, AAP, Shiv Sena (UBT) criticise 'Adipurush' for offending sentiments, 'controversial' portrayal of Lord Hanuman Deccan Herald
- Adipurush’s Hanuman kicks off political row across India The Hindu
- 'Adipurush' mockery of 'Ramayana', says PIL by right-wing organisation in Delhi High Court The Tribune India
- Plea filed in Delhi HC for cancelling certificate of 'Adipurush' for hurting Hindu sentiments Deccan Herald
- 'Tapori Language.. Insult to Hindu Gods': Oppn Leaders Demand Apology From Filmmakers, BJP For 'Adipurush' News18
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