‘Everyday Hindu Religion Is Mocked’ People Slam Film Poster Showing “Goddess Kali” Smoking
A new film poster shows “Goddess Kali” smoking a cigarette has sparked controversy. The poster of the film, which is titled “Kaali” and set in the backdrop of Bengal, shows the goddess holding a cigarette in her hand while sitting on a chair. The director’s Facebook account has been deleted and phone calls to him did not go through. A user remarked “‘Maa Kaali’ is being defamed by this filmmaker.”
New Delhi: A film poster showing goddess Kaali smoking a cigarette has sparked controversy
The director accused of hurting religious sentiments and his Facebook account has been deleted.
The movie’s poster shows the goddess Kaali holding a cigarette in her hand, while her idol is placed on the floor below her. This has led to massive protests by members of Hindu groups. The director, who is currently shooting for his next film in North Bengal, says he did not mean to hurt anyone’s sentiments or offend anyone’s religion but only wanted to highlight how easy it is for people to get away with anything that they want in today’s society without any consequences at all!
The poster of the film, which is titled “Kaali” and is set in the backdrop of Bengal
Super thrilled to share the launch of my recent film – today at @AgaKhanMuseum as part of its “Rhythms of Canada”
Link: https://t.co/RAQimMt7LnI made this performance doc as a cohort of https://t.co/D5ywx1Y7Wu@YorkuAMPD @TorontoMet @YorkUFGS
Feeling pumped with my CREW❤️ pic.twitter.com/L8LDDnctC9
— Leena Manimekalai (@LeenaManimekali) July 2, 2022
The film, which is titled “Kaali”, is set in the backdrop of Bengal.
According to a report on Hindustan Times, the poster shows Kaali smoking with a cigarette and wearing sunglasses. The goddess is also seen wearing a T-shirt that reads “Smoking Kills”.
In the poster, the goddess is seen holding a cigarette in her hand while sitting on a chair.
In the poster, the “Goddess Kali” is seen holding a cigarette in her hand while sitting on a chair.
The makers of the movie have claimed that this was an “artistic” depiction and that they were not promoting smoking but showing things from everyday life. However, netizens have slammed it saying that this is not acceptable for such a divine figure to be shown as part of everyday life.
In fact, some people are even claiming that it’s a deliberate attempt at mocking Hindu religion and culture by showing them as backward and uncivilized, with no respect for their gods or anything else that they hold sacred.
According to them “Everyday Hindu Religion Is Mocked In This Poster Of A Movie Showing Goddess Kaali Smoking Cigarette”, adding: “Why don’t you show Jesus smoking? Why? Because it will hurt your religious sentiments?”
The poster has angered many who slammed the filmmaker for using Hindu religion as a “prop”.
The poster has angered many who slammed the filmmaker for using Hindu religion as a “prop”.
“The director is not respecting the religion,” said Bishamber Dass, a resident of Amritsar. “He’s using it just to get publicity.”
Several people took to social media to express their anger over the poster and accused the filmmaker of hurting religious sentiments.
“It’s like you’re mocking our gods and goddesses,” one person commented on Facebook.
The director’s Facebook account has been deleted and phone calls to him did not go through.
The director’s Facebook account has been deleted and phone calls to him did not go through. He may be in hiding or have fled the country.
A Hindu outfit – Sri Rama Sene – has warned that its members will destroy all screens where the film is being shown if it does not withdraw from theatres. The film is produced by Aashirvad Cinemas, which also distributes films of Rajinikanth, one of India’s biggest stars.
“The director of KAALI has made a fool out of himself by making Maa Kaali smoke cigarette,” remarked another user.
- “The director of KAALI has made a fool out of himself by making Maa Kaali smoke cigarette,” remarked another user.
- While the film’s director and producer are yet to issue any statement on the issue, their Facebook accounts have been deactivated.
- Film critic Rajeev Masand tweeted: “The film poster shows goddess Kaali smoking cigarettes (pallu hanging down). She’s also shown with blood dripping from her mouth.”
- People on social media reacted strongly to this image and criticised the filmmaker for hurting religious sentiments.
People are very critical about hurting religious sentiments
- People are very sensitive about religion
- People are very critical about hurting religious sentiments
- People are very critical of the film
- People are very critical of the director
- People are very critical of the actor
- People are very critical of the producer
Conclusion
There is no doubt that the film has been made to hurt religious sentiments. It’s time for us to come together and condemn such acts.
