Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) had additionally written to Zee and so they too had taken the movie down after the controversy.ETimes spoke to VHP spokesperson Sriraj Nair about the identical.When requested if they’ve knowledgeable the filmmakers that they will proceed with the movie if sure objectionable scenes are eliminated, he mentioned, “To start with, we raised objections about two main scenes. One entails the portrayal of Bhagwan Ram, depicting him, Sita, and Lakshman consuming non-vegetarian meals. This dialogue was spoken to a Hindu woman to influence her to cook dinner or eat non-veg. The worst half is throughout a cooking competition, a Muslim character convinces her, and she or he asks, ‘How do you make such good biryani?’ He replies, ‘The style improves if you cook dinner it after praying,’ after which she performs namaz earlier than cooking the biryani, implying that it turns into tastier. What sort of message is that this? That is selectively mocking and ridiculing Hindu dharma, which won’t be tolerated. They at all times selectively do that and by no means have the braveness to even title Mohammed because the villain in a film.”
Elaborating additional, Nair added, “I’m saying that each time Hindu saints, sadhus, or Hindu shopkeepers are depicted, like in Baniya or Tilak, they’re portrayed as rapists, murderers, cheaters, and so forth. These items are selectively proven, and it isn’t acceptable. This can’t occur each time. On this explicit movie, a Hindu girl is being persuaded to supply namaz after which cook dinner whereas sporting some sort of veil or protecting. What sort of message are they attempting to convey? That is selling love jihad and mocking Hindu dharma. There isn’t a want for such scenes within the movie, and we consider they’re doing it deliberately.”
‘Jawan’ actress Nayanthara in authorized bother! FIR filed towards her for allegedly insulting Lord Ram within the film ‘Annapoorani’
The creators of ‘Annapoorani’ have apologised for inflicting bother and hurting the sentiments of various teams. In the meantime, Nayanthara’s followers are supporting her and her film. They’re asking the protesters why they’re criticizing a movie that has already been accepted by the CBFC (Central Board of Movie Certification).