Criticism filed towards Anurag Kashyap over his alleged casteist comment | Bollywood
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been going through backlash over his alleged remarks towards Brahmins. In an earlier publish on social media, Anurag Kashyap had questioned the controversy surrounding the upcoming movie ‘Phule’, a biopic of social reformer Jyotirao Phule, who fought towards caste discrimination. He was crucial of the CBFC on the reported censorship of the movie. (Additionally learn: Anurag Kashyap apologises after criticism over his Brahmin comment in Phule row; asks trolls to spare girls in his household)
Police criticism for Anurag Kashyap
His posts didn’t go down properly many, resulting in police complaints towards him. On Saturday, a contemporary criticism was filed in Indore towards Kashyap over his controversial casteist comment.
MG Highway PS In cost Vijay Singh Sisodia instructed ANI, “A criticism has been filed by Anoop Shukla towards movie director Anurag Kashyap as he has damage the social and non secular sentiments of the Brahmin neighborhood and made objectionable feedback. The investigation is underway.”
Extra particulars concerning the controversy
Advocate Ashish Rai lawyer has additionally demanded motion from the Mumbai Police Commissioner towards Kashyap.
“Not too long ago, a controversial remark has been made concerning Brahmins, which comes beneath hate speech. There’s a quotation from the Supreme Court docket which states that if any content material like hate speech is given by anybody on the social media platform, then undoubtedly an FIR must be filed and the state ought to take Suo moto cognisance in such a matter…These statements are extremely condemnable and motion must be taken on this. Holding this in thoughts, a criticism has been filed immediately within the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s workplace, and we demand motion on this matter,” the lawyer stated.
Amid the uproar, Kashyap on Friday evening issued an apology, saying his “daughter, household, mates and colleagues getting rape and loss of life threats”.
He stated his apology was not for his publish however for a remark ‘taken out of context’.
His apology learn, “That is my apology, not for my publish, however for that one line taken out of context and the brewing hatred…So, what has been stated can’t be taken again — and I will not take it again. However if you wish to abuse somebody, direct it at me. My household hasn’t stated something and so they by no means do (sic).”
“So, if it is an apology you are in search of, then that is my apology. Brahmins, please spare the ladies — even the scriptures train this a lot decency, not simply Manusmriti. Determine for yourselves what sort of Brahmins you really are. As for me, I provide my apology,” he added.
(through inputs from ANI)
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