Controversies surround the film Adipurush, starring Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, and Saif Ali Khan, due to objections over its dialogues and scenes
The mayor of Kathmandu, Balen Shah, claimed that Adipurush gave the wrong birthplace of Sita, leading to his threat of a film ban
The makers clarified that the film should be seen in its artistic context and emphasized their respect for women globally
Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan starrer Adipurush has been mired in controversies since its release. There was an uproar over the film's dialogues and scenes. The film is not only opposed in the country, the film was also banned in neighboring countries.
Recently, the mayor of Kathmandu, Nepal banned all Hindi films after he got angry with Adipurusha's dialogue. After that, the makers of Adipurush apologized.
In fact, Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah claimed that the movie had given the wrong birthplace of Sita. Based on this, he warned to ban the film. Although the makers did not make any changes in the film even after his threat.
Then Balen Shah announced on Sunday that Indian films would not be screened in the city. Then, on Sunday itself, in the event, the creators sent a letter of apology and appealed to lift the ban.
The letter said that if we have hurt the sentiments of the people of Nepal in any way, then we are sorry. Clarifying Prabhas' dialogue, the makers said that as an Indian woman, the respect of women across the world is paramount for us.
The makers appealed that the film be seen only in its artistic way. Balen Shah had earlier said in his objection that the dialogue of Janaki Bharat Ki Beti Hai is inappropriate. He then gave the makers three days to make changes to it. Although