Ramlila Sangh demands advanced screening of Ramayana, warns of protests
India, Aug. 4 -- Namit Malhotra's Ramayana has landed in controversy days after its trailer release. Arjun Kumar, president of Shri Ramlila Mahasangh and Lav Kush Ramlila, Old Delhi, has asked the makers for an advanced screening of the film to ensure that no religious sentiments are hurt.
Questioning the portrayal of Ram in the trailer, Kumar tells us, "How can Shri Ram, who lived with dignity, be shown taking a pledge and getting angry to kill someone? Also, (actor) Ranbir Kapoor is promoting sale of land in Ayodhya in an ad, and here he is playing Shri Ram. Will Ram ever sell Ayodhya's land?" He also believes that things like the costumes "could be rejected by the viewers" after the release.
Kumar clarifies that they don't want the film to flop as "if films made on a great book like Ramayana flop, a negative message goes to society". He also insists that they are not giving any certificate to the film, but will ask for scenes to be removed if "any of these hurt the sentiments" of Hindus. Kumar warned that if the screening isn't arranged, Shri Ramlila Mahasangh, along with various Hindu organisations, will stage demonstrations across Delhi and other states.
We reached out to the team of Ramayana, but they refused to comment on the matter....
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