Christopher Nolan's magnum opus 'Oppenheimer' starring Cillian Murphy has found itself constantly under the scanner ever since its release and many have claimed their religious sentiments were hurt owing to one particular scene in the film. From critics to the audience, a slew of people across the nation have expressed their disappointment over the intimate scenes in the film featuring a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, which is considered a holy scripture by the Hindus, and it has ultimately sparked debate in India.
The scene has also angered several political leaders in India and many of them vented their fury on social media calling out Nolan for hurting religious sentiments. ALSO READ | Cillian Murphy's FIRST Look From Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' Revealed-SEE PIC!
As per the Hindustan Times report, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has taken a stern view of the controversial scene. However, the controversy further escalated when the Central Board Of Film Certification (CBFC) minister demanded absolute accountability in response to the objectionable scene.
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The minister has also directed the filmmaker to take prompt action against the scene and remove the scene in question. He has warned that stringent action will be taken against all CBFC members involved in approving the scene against all CBFC members involved in approving the screening of the movie, reported Hindustan Times.
The minister, who is affiliated with BJP, expressed his displeasure over the CBFC's failure to safeguard the public's interest, emphasizing that such negligence cannot be overlooked. He has also asserted that the board members would be held responsible for their actions, signalling a clear message of accountability.
The landmark development comes after the government has taken measures to uphold public sentiments and ensure responsible content in the Indian film industry.
Previously, the Information Commissioner of the Union government, Uday Mahurkar, also raised his voice against the filmmaker. ALSO READ | Oppenheimer Movie REVIEW: The Mesmerizing Self-indulgence Of An Ostensible Genius-READ BELOW
In a statement to ANI on Sunday, Mahurkar said, "It's (the scene) an insult to Bhagavad Gita, which is our holy book. It sends out powerful and meaningful messages to the entire world. How could someone demean it this way? The scene is an assault on our values and civilisation. It's an assault on the Hindu community."
Furthermore, he called out Nolan demanding him to delete the offensive scene from the film and added, "Nolan should remove this scene from the film. It reeks of religious hatred. If he doesn't take out the scene, we will act."
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