Recent Criticism Filed In opposition to Anurag Kashyap Over Alleged Casteist Comment | Individuals Information
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has been dealing with backlash over his alleged remarks in opposition to Brahmins. In an earlier put up on social media, Anurag Kashyap had questioned the controversy surrounding the upcoming movie ‘Phule’, a biopic of social reformer Jyotirao Phule, who fought in opposition to caste discrimination. He was vital of the CBFC on the reported censorship of the movie.
His posts didn’t go down properly many, resulting in police complaints in opposition to him. On Saturday, a recent criticism was filed in Indore in opposition to Kashyap over his controversial casteist comment.
MG Street PS In cost Vijay Singh Sisodia advised ANI, “A criticism has been filed by Anoop Shukla in opposition to movie director Anurag Kashyap as he has harm the social and non secular sentiments of the Brahmin neighborhood and made objectionable feedback. The investigation is underway.”
Advocate Ashish Rai lawyer has additionally demanded motion from the Mumbai Police Commissioner in opposition to Kashyap.
“Not too long ago, a controversial remark has been made concerning Brahmins, which comes underneath 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 needs to be filed and the state ought to take Suo moto cognisance in such a matter…These statements are extremely condemnable and motion needs to be taken on this. Protecting this in thoughts, a criticism has been filed as we speak 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, buddies and colleagues getting rape and loss of life threats”.
He stated his apology was not for his put up however for a remark ‘taken out of context’.
His apology learn, “That is my apology, not for my put up, 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 they usually by no means do (sic).”
“So, if it is an apology you are searching for, then that is my apology. Brahmins, please spare the ladies — even the scriptures educate this a lot decency, not simply Manusmriti. Determine for yourselves what sort of Brahmins you really are. As for me, I supply my apology,” he added.
