Did Rajamouli Go Too Far? The Internet Reacts!
- MediaFx
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Key Facts:
Director S.S. Rajamouli faced backlash after comments on Lord Hanuman during the Varanasi event.
His emotional reaction to a technical glitch at the event added to the controversy.
Old videos resurfaced showing Rajamouli calling Lord Rama "boring," sparking criticism from devotional and Hindutva groups.
His silence amid criticism, including comments from BJP leaders, has fueled negative perceptions.
Experts say as a filmmaker dealing with Indian mythological icons, Rajamouli should clarify and apologize to avoid hurting public sentiments.
Director S.S. Rajamouli, famous for creating epic cinematic moments, recently found himself in hot water after the Varanasi event ended on a disappointing note with little buzz or excitement. What made things worse was Rajamouli’s emotional speech due to a minor technical glitch, which many deemed unnecessary. The real storm began when he made remarks about Lord Hanuman that offended many devotional groups, sparking widespread criticism. This controversy was fueled further by old clips resurfacing where Rajamouli called Lord Rama a boring character, which did not sit well with Hindutva supporters given the strong national emotional significance of these mythological figures. Adding irony is the fact that Rajamouli’s father is a BJP MP, creating expectations that Rajamouli would represent those beliefs more respectfully. Though there is no obligation for public figures to be religious, people expect sensitivity when dealing with such iconic characters. Surprisingly, Rajamouli has remained silent despite the public and political backlash, including pointed remarks by BJP leaders Raja Singh and Kompella Madhavi Latha. Critics argue this silence may be perceived as arrogance and that Rajamouli should clarify his position, explain any misinterpretation, or apologize to maintain respect and protect the future of his films.
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