During the controversy over Shahrukh Khan's film 'Pathan', PM Narendra Modi has advised BJP leaders to avoid commenting unnecessarily on films and film personalities.
PM Modi said, "No one should make unnecessary comments that overshadow our hard work."
The song 'Besharam Rang' from Shahrukh Khan's film 'Pathan' has been mired in controversy ever since its release. Deepika wore an orange bikini in the song, which people called an insult to saffron and after that, the film remained in controversies for different reasons. Many big leaders commented on the film including BJP leaders. Now during BJP's National Executive meeting in New Delhi, PM, Modi has urged BJP leaders to avoid making unnecessary comments against films and celebrities.
Your comments overshadow our hard work – PM Modi
A BJP functionary present in the meeting said, “The Prime Minister had warned those making statements in his speech yesterday to grab headlines. He told them that they should refrain from doing so. He said that sometimes comments made on films or personalities overshadow our hard work.
This comes after some prominent BJP leaders, including Bhopal MP Sadhvi Pragya Thakur and Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra, called for a boycott of Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'Pathan'.
Shahrukh Khan was challenged by the MP minister to watch 'Pathan' with his daughter, the actor watched the film with the whole family including Suhana
Narottam Mishra objected to Deepika Padukone's dress in the song and demanded "correction" on the color of Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika's dress as well.
A Chandigarh-based right-wing organization has urged the local administration to ban the screening of the upcoming Bollywood film Pathan and demanded criminal action against its makers for the song Besharam Rang. Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan's film Pathan is going to release on December 25. The film has been embroiled in controversies since its first song 'Besharam Rang'.
The censor board ordered changes
Meanwhile, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) chairman Prasoon Joshi recently said in a statement that the makers of "Pathan" have been asked to "implement the suggested changes" including the songs, and present the new version after the changes. . The move was taken by the Censor Board after the "Shameless Colours" controversy, which featured Deepika Padukone in a saffron bikini. The song was accused of "hurting Hindu sentiments" and there were calls to ban the film. The song was released on YouTube by producer Yash Raj Films (YRF) on 12 December.
