Do You Consider Public, Including the Youth to be Brainless? Allahabad HC Pulls up Adipurush Makers

The Allahabad High Court pulled up the makers of the film 'Adipurush' over its dialogues that have reportedly angered a significant section of the audience, who accuse it of hurting religious sentiments. The court has directed co-writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla to be made a party in the case and issued a notice, demanding a response within a week.

During the hearing of a petition seeking a ban on 'Adipurush,' which claims to be a mythological action film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, the court expressed concerns about the nature of the dialogues. It emphasised the reverence for Ramayana and stated that certain aspects should not be touched upon in films, considering its significance in people's lives.

The bench raised questions about the role of the film certification authority, commonly known as the censor board, and whether it fulfilled its responsibilities. It also criticized the portrayal of Lord Hanuman and Sita, stating that they were depicted in a disrespectful manner and that such scenes should have been removed from the beginning. The court highlighted the seriousness of the matter and inquired about the actions taken by the censor board.

The Deputy Solicitor General informed the court that objectionable dialogues had been removed from the film, prompting the court to ask about the censor board's actions in the matter. The court emphasized that the removal of dialogues alone would not suffice and expressed its readiness to take appropriate measures, including halting the exhibition of the film if necessary, to provide relief to those whose feelings had been hurt.

Regarding the argument that a disclaimer had been included in the film, the bench questioned whether the creators considered the public, including the youth, to be brainless. It criticized the portrayal of characters like Lord Rama, Lord Laxman, Lord Hanuman, Ravana, and Lanka while claiming that the film was not based on Ramayana.

The court further noted reports of people peacefully protesting the film's release but cautioned against potential vandalism. The hearing in the case will continue tomorrow.