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Adipurush Makers Remove Dialogue `Sita Is The Daughter Of india` As Nepal Threatens To Stall Release
Updated on: 16 June, 2023 01:46 PM IST |Shweta Shah
On June 16, Om Raut`s Adipurush saw a nationwide theatrical release. Based on the Hindu mythology tale Ramayana, the movie is a modern-day telling of the epic tale of Lord Ram and Mata Sita. The movie is headlined by Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdutta Nage.
Also Read: The Soulful Song Ram Siya Ram From Adipurush Shows Prabhas And Kriti Sanon`s Eternal Bond
Even before the movie was released, it invited controversy, this time all the way from Nepal. In Adipurush, Mata Sita is called the `Daughter of India.`
However, as per the Ramayana, Mata Sita was born in Nepal`s Janakpur, and Lord Ram came to marry her. The dialogue `Janaki is the daughter of India` has enraged Nepal and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah.
He wrote, "Until and unless the slogan ‘Janki is a daughter of India’ contained in the South Indian film Adipurush is not true not only in Nepal but also in India, no Hindi film will be allowed to run in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Three days have been given to correct this. Hail to Mother Sita!"
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Later, reporter Rahul Raut tweeted, “The Adipurush controversy is gaining momentum in Nepal. The morning shows have been canceled in the Kathmandu Valley due to security concerns. KTM Mayor Shah Balen and thousands of Nepali Janata are demanding that the particular dialogue that claims Janaki is India’s daughter be removed from the movie everywhere. Although the meeting with exhibitors is currently underway, it’s still unclear when the film will start screening in cinemas.”
However, as per the latest updates, the Nepal censor board has passed the film after the makers of Adipurush eliminated the controversial dialogue about calling Sita the daughter of India. It seems the makers have made many such blunders that could invite further backlash.
Sunny Singh plays Lakshman, and Saif Ali Khan is seen as the evil Raavan. The movie has been released in five different languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
Also Read: The Soulful Song Ram Siya Ram From Adipurush Shows Prabhas And Kriti Sanon`s Eternal Bond
Even before the movie was released, it invited controversy, this time all the way from Nepal. In Adipurush, Mata Sita is called the `Daughter of India.`
However, as per the Ramayana, Mata Sita was born in Nepal`s Janakpur, and Lord Ram came to marry her. The dialogue `Janaki is the daughter of India` has enraged Nepal and Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah.
Why is Nepal backlashing against Adipurush?
On Thursday, Nepal`s mayor announced they wouldn`t let any Indian film be showcased within the country if the makers of the South Indian film did not correct the `mistake.` Taking it to Facebook, Shah shared the decision in Nepali.दक्षिण भारतीय फिल्म ‘आदिपुरुष’मा समावेश ‘जानकी भारतीय छोरी हुन्’ भन्ने सब्द जबसम्म नेपालमा मात्र नभै भारतमा पनि सच्चिदैन तब सम्म काठमाडौ महानगर पालिका भित्र कुनै पनि हिन्दी फिल्म चल्न दिइने छैन ।
— Balen Shah (@ShahBalen) June 15, 2023
यो सच्याउन ३ दिनको समय दिइएको छ ।
माता सीताको जय होस । pic.twitter.com/4VwEhEgOki
He wrote, "Until and unless the slogan ‘Janki is a daughter of India’ contained in the South Indian film Adipurush is not true not only in Nepal but also in India, no Hindi film will be allowed to run in the Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Three days have been given to correct this. Hail to Mother Sita!"
Also Read: Gurmeet Choudhary To Jeetendra, Actors Who Gained Popularity By Playing Lord Ram On Screen
Later, reporter Rahul Raut tweeted, “The Adipurush controversy is gaining momentum in Nepal. The morning shows have been canceled in the Kathmandu Valley due to security concerns. KTM Mayor Shah Balen and thousands of Nepali Janata are demanding that the particular dialogue that claims Janaki is India’s daughter be removed from the movie everywhere. Although the meeting with exhibitors is currently underway, it’s still unclear when the film will start screening in cinemas.”
The #Adipurush controversy is gaining momentum in Nepal.. The morning shows have been CANCELLED in the Kathmandu valley due to security concerns.. KTM Mayor @ShahBalen and thousands of Nepali Janata are demanding that the particular dialogue which claims "Janaki is India`s…
— Rahul Raut (@Rahulrautwrites) June 16, 2023
However, as per the latest updates, the Nepal censor board has passed the film after the makers of Adipurush eliminated the controversial dialogue about calling Sita the daughter of India. It seems the makers have made many such blunders that could invite further backlash.
About Adipurush
On Friday, the Kriti Sanon-Prabhas starrer was released all across the country in theaters. Adipurush is a modern-day narration of the Hindu mythology tale Ramayana. While Prabhas is seen as Lord Ram, Kriti plays the role of Mata Sita.Sunny Singh plays Lakshman, and Saif Ali Khan is seen as the evil Raavan. The movie has been released in five different languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
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