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Why did the controversy arise from the film ‘Adipurush’?
How will the film benefit from the controversy?
Movie “Adipurush” (Adipurush) is a hot topic at the moment. There is a debate about the characters of the film. who is right? Who is wrong? How much will it affect the film? How much will change? What will the makers do? How much will the protest increase? The answers to all these questions will be known in the coming time. The controversy regarding the script, filming and characters of the film is not of today. Even in the olden times, there have been many such films, which have been deeply related to controversies. Controversy over the film, its discussion and the involvement of political angles are also planned many times. Come, know which films are associated with controversies and what is the equation behind it…
what is the dispute
Before talking on films and controversies, once let us know what is the controversy after all? On October 2, the teaser of the film ‘Adipurush’ starring Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan and Kriti Sanon was released. The ruckus has started regarding the look of the characters of Ramayana in the film. The look of Saif, who is seen in the role of Ravana in the film, is said to be similar to the look of Alauddin Khilji. Directed by Om Raut, this film is being said to be playing with Hinduism. due to this
Controversy related to these films
Hot Air (1973) : This film based on the Indo-Pak partition had to face opposition. This was expected to increase violence.
Julie (1975) : Iter cast marriage was shown in this film, which was not considered right.
Aandhi (1975) : The film, based on a female politician, was said to be based on Indira Gandhi and her personal relationships, causing a lot of controversy about it.
Bandit Queen (1994) : Directed by Shekhar Kapur, the film was based on dacoit Phoolan Devi. Abuse, nudity, violence were shown in the film, which deepened the controversy.
Fire (1996) : This film on homo sexual relationship was made by Deepa Mehta. The subject of the film itself became a part of the controversy, even the posters of the film were burnt.
Kamasutra: A Tale of Love (1996) : This film directed by Mira Nair was banned in India. The sexual content of the film became a topic of discussion.
Five (2003) : Anurag Kashyap’s first film ‘Paanch’ came in so many controversies regarding drug, sexual content that it could not be released. Although it was leaked in 2010.
Let the wind come (2004) : The subject of this Indo French film was based on the Indo-Pakistani War. The censor board had told many cuts for this film but the director did not agree and the film was not released in India.
Water (2005) : There was a lot of uproar over this film based on the life of a widow living in Deepa Mehta’s ashram in Banaras. The film was accused of playing with religious beliefs.
Black Friday (2007) : There was a lot of controversy over this film of Anurag Kashyap based on the Mumbai bomb blasts. Before the release of the film, the makers had to fight for it in court.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016) : Pakistani film actors were banned in Bollywood after the Uri attack. Fawad Khan was in an important role in this film of Karan Johar. After the controversy, many scenes of Fawad had to be cut.
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Padmavat (2017) : This film of Sanjay Leela Bhansali had to face opposition in Rajasthan as well as across the country. The director was accused of tampering with history and was not screened in many theatres.
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Samrat Prithviraj Chauhan (2022) : This film by Chandra Prakash Dwivedi was accused of misrepresenting Emperor Ashoka and history. This film of Akshay Kumar was a failure.
dispute escalates
Whenever there is a controversy with a film, obviously its discussion increases. Along with the controversy, the curiosity about the film increases among the common people. In a way, the controversy acts as a promotion for the film. Due to this, when the film is released, the number of viewers increases. In such a situation, many times the makers give rise to such controversy so that the discussion remains till the release of the film.
Different parties also benefit
When there is a dispute with the film, then many things come out. This reveals many things about the subject and history of the film. Apart from this, various parties like Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Karni Sena etc. also come in lime light through this. Somehow these parties also benefit from the film.
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Tags: Actor Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Saif Ali Khan
FIRST PUBLISHED : October 06, 2022, 13:00 IST