The web series 'Thandav', released on Amazon Prime, is currently embroiled in controversy. Zeeshan Ayub has played the role of Shivaji during one of the play scenes of the series. It gives a margin. Social media users were outraged after seeing this scene.
Complaints have been lodged against the makers in several places across the country. Even before 'Thandav', many films and web series have been accused of hurting religious sentiments.
Road 2- 2020
The movie 'Sadak 2' released on Disney Plus Hot Star in the year 2020 was in a lot of controversy. Alia Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt were charged in Sikandrapur for hurting religious sentiments as soon as the poster of the film came out. Complainant Acharya Chandra Kishore had accused the makers of misusing Kailash Mansarovar in the poster.
In the film, Alia Bhatt fights against superstitious Babas. Alia has the support of Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy. The concept of the film was called anti-religious as soon as the trailer came out.
PK-2014
Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'PK' was a superduper hit. The story of the film was based on an alien. Comes to India for Alien Research Mission. Its signal transmitter is lost as soon as it arrives in India. Through the film, the case of Babas who misrepresented religion in the country was exposed. Fans loved the film, but the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal accused the makers of hurting religious sentiments. Complaints were lodged against 5 others, including Aamir. The hearing was held in Indore District Court.
Religion Crisis I-2015
The film 'Dharma Sankat Mein' released in 2015 was about an anti-Muslim named Dharmapal. The character was played by Paresh Rawal. Dharmapala suddenly finds out that his biological parents were Muslims and he was adopted by a Hindu family. Dharmapala's attitude towards religion changes after the truth comes out. As it was a delicate issue, the censor board called Hindu and Muslim gurus and showed the film. Some of the provocative dialogues in the film were removed and only then was the film released.
Water-2005
Deep Mehta's 'Water' was released in 2005. The film was about widowhood. The makers also faced controversy during the shooting of the film. The set was often attacked. Several organizations tried to stage a suicide protest to stop the shooting.
Oh My God- 2012
Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal played the lead roles in the film 'Oh My God' released in 2012. In the film, Paresh Rawal has played the role of a businessman named Kanji Lalji Mehta. Paresh Rawal makes and sells idols of God. However, he is an atheist. Kanji sues the insurance company for damages caused by the earthquake. However, he is told that he cannot be compensated for being an Act of God. Offended by this, Kanji sues God. Kanji raised several sensitive issues in the court case and the film came into controversy. Many cities in the country were accused and insulted of insulting God and religion.
Sardar of the Sun: 2012
Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha's film 'Son of Sardar' released in 2012 was opposed by some members of the Sikh community. The makers were accused of showing the Sikhs badly. The Akal Takht of the All India Student Federation had written a letter seeking action against Ajay Devgn. Some of the dialogues in the film were also protested and then these dialogues were removed from the film.
Singh Is King - 2008
In some scenes of the film, there was a controversy over misrepresentation of the Sikh community. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee had sent a letter to Vipul Shah to shoot some scenes a second time. A special screening was held for the committee before the release of the film.
Love Aaj Kal- 2009
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film stars Saif Ali Khan as a Sikh. There was a lot of protest against the romantic scene in the gurdwara in the film.
Kamine- 2009
PK-2014
Aamir Khan and Anushka Sharma starrer 'PK' was a superduper hit. The story of the film was based on an alien. Comes to India for Alien Research Mission. Its signal transmitter is lost as soon as it arrives in India. Through the film, the case of Babas who misrepresented religion in the country was exposed. Fans loved the film, but the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Bajrang Dal accused the makers of hurting religious sentiments. Complaints were lodged against 5 others, including Aamir. The hearing was held in Indore District Court.
Religion Crisis I-2015
The film 'Dharma Sankat Mein' released in 2015 was about an anti-Muslim named Dharmapal. The character was played by Paresh Rawal. Dharmapala suddenly finds out that his biological parents were Muslims and he was adopted by a Hindu family. Dharmapala's attitude towards religion changes after the truth comes out. As it was a delicate issue, the censor board called Hindu and Muslim gurus and showed the film. Some of the provocative dialogues in the film were removed and only then was the film released.
Water-2005
Deep Mehta's 'Water' was released in 2005. The film was about widowhood. The makers also faced controversy during the shooting of the film. The set was often attacked. Several organizations tried to stage a suicide protest to stop the shooting.
Oh My God- 2012
Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal played the lead roles in the film 'Oh My God' released in 2012. In the film, Paresh Rawal has played the role of a businessman named Kanji Lalji Mehta. Paresh Rawal makes and sells idols of God. However, he is an atheist. Kanji sues the insurance company for damages caused by the earthquake. However, he is told that he cannot be compensated for being an Act of God. Offended by this, Kanji sues God. Kanji raised several sensitive issues in the court case and the film came into controversy. Many cities in the country were accused and insulted of insulting God and religion.
Sardar of the Sun: 2012
Ajay Devgn and Sonakshi Sinha's film 'Son of Sardar' released in 2012 was opposed by some members of the Sikh community. The makers were accused of showing the Sikhs badly. The Akal Takht of the All India Student Federation had written a letter seeking action against Ajay Devgn. Some of the dialogues in the film were also protested and then these dialogues were removed from the film.
Singh Is King - 2008
In some scenes of the film, there was a controversy over misrepresentation of the Sikh community. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee had sent a letter to Vipul Shah to shoot some scenes a second time. A special screening was held for the committee before the release of the film.
Love Aaj Kal- 2009
Directed by Imtiaz Ali, the film stars Saif Ali Khan as a Sikh. There was a lot of protest against the romantic scene in the gurdwara in the film.
Kamine- 2009
A scene from Shahid Kapoor's film 'Kaminey' caused a lot of controversy. In one scene of the film, 'Apna Haath Jagannath' was shown written on the toilet. Angered by this, the Jagannath Sena organization lodged a complaint against the film's director Vishal Bhardwaj and the producer.
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