Amazon Prime Video’s Tandav starring Saif Ali Khan has drawn a number of flak from the federal government and its leaders for allegedly hurting Hindu sentiments. The makers lastly launched a press release on the controversy and issued an unconditional apology. Director Ali Abbas Zafar has now shared a ‘quick update’ and mentioned that they’re in contact with the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to resolve the matter. He additional acknowledged the ‘continued patience’ and assist and hoped for the answer shortly. Also Read – Tandav Row: Ali Abbas Zafar Issues Unconditional Apology After Yogi Adityanath Gives Open Warning He tweeted, “We just want to share a quick update with everybody. We are in further engagement with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to resolve the concerns that have been raised. We value your continued patience and support, and should have a solution shortly.” Also Read – Tandav in Trouble: Yogi Adityanath Issues Open Warning To Saif Ali Khan, Ali Abbas Zafar And Others We simply wish to share a fast replace with all people. We are in additional engagement with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to resolve the considerations which have been raised. We worth your continued endurance and assist, and may have an answer shortly. https://t.co/Yp8kogTlvs— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) January 18, 2021
On Tuesday night, the crew shared an apology and mentioned that they have been ‘closely monitoring’ the reactions and that the I&B Ministry knowledgeable them a couple of ‘large number of grievances and petitions’ over their present hurting Hindu sentiments. They even referred to the disclaimer that’s industry-related and mentioned that Tandav was a piece of fiction and ‘‘any resemblance to acts and persons and events is purely coincidental’. The assertion reads, “Tandav’ is a work of fiction, and any resemblance to acts and persons and events is purely coincidental. The cast and crew did not have any intention to offend the sentiments of any individual, caste, community, race, religion, or religious beliefs or insult or outrage any institution, political party or person, living or dead. The cast and crew of ‘Tandav’ take cognizance of the concerns expressed by the people and unconditionally apologize if it has unintentionally hurt anybody’s sentiments.” The makers additional acknowledged, “Today during a discussion, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting informed (of) a large number of grievances and petitions… serious concerns and apprehensions regarding its content hurting the sentiments of the people.”
Our honest apologies . pic.twitter.com/Efr9s0kYnl— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) January 18, 2021The two FIRs have already been filed, one in Mumbai and one other one in Lucknow. BJP chief Ram Kadam held a protest ‘Joote Maro’ motion in opposition to the present and filed a criticism, whereas different leaders issued a authorized discover. The leaders who expressed their displeasure are Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati, amongst others. The outrage began on Twitter with many netizens mentioning a specific scene the place Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub seemingly performed the character of Lord Shiva with Dialogues that allegedly insult Hindu gods. Watch this house for the most recent updates!