Adipurush makers face court criticism over offensive portrayal of religious characters, raising concerns about their intent to test community's patience. The court further criticized the Censor Board, questioning the actions it had taken prior to the release of Adipurush
The makers of the film Adipurush, directed by Om Raut and starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, faced strong criticism from the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday. The court expressed its disapproval of the objectionable portrayal of religious figures such as Lord Rama, Lord Hanuman, and Sita in the movie.
During the hearing of multiple petitions concerning Om Raut's Adipurush, the Lucknow bench of the High Court expressed its remarks, “The kind of dialogues that are there in the film... it's a big issue. Ramayana is an example for the people. It is venerated. People step out of their homes after reading the Ramcharitmanas.”
Additionally, the court strongly criticized the Censor Board and inquired about the actions it had taken prior to the release of Adipurush. The court said, “Some things should not have been tinkered with.”
"Agar hum log iss par bhi aankh band kar len kyonki yeh kaha jaata hai ki yeh dharm ke log bade sahishnu gain, toh kya uska test liya jayega? (Should we close our eyes just because it is said that people of a particular religion are said to be tolerant? Is this a test of tolerance?". The court added, “It was good that the people did not harm law and order after watching the film.”
Previously, the High Court had posed the question, "What does the censor board actually do? What message do you intend to impart to future generations?" Furthermore, the court raised concerns about the absence of the producer, director, and other relevant parties during the hearing.
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