Makers Of Vidyut Jammwal’s ‘Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2’ Apologize For Hurting Religious Sentiments- Read Official Statement
The makers of ‘Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha’ have prolonged an apology in direction of the members of the Shia neighborhood, who expressed concern that parts of the music ‘Haq Hussain’ damage their spiritual sentiments.Also Read – Vidyut Jammwal in And as ‘Sher Singh Raana’ – Biopic on The Rajput Who Brought Ashes of Prithviraj Chauhan Back to India
The issued assertion reads as follows: “We the makers of Khuda Haafiz Chapter 2 Agni Pariksha take cognizance of the concerns expressed by a few people of the Shia community and sincerely apologise for the fact that elements of the song ‘Haq Hussain’ have unintentionally hurt their sentiments. Objections were raised by a few people of the community for the word ‘Hussain’ and the use of zanjeer.” Also Read – Sidharth Shukla’s Close Friend Vidyut Jammwal Shares a Mantra to Pray For Late Actor on His Birth Anniversary
The assertion added: “We have unilaterally decided to make changes to the song. In consultation with the CBFC Censor Board, we have removed zanjeer blades from the song and we’ve changed the lyrics of the song ‘Haq Hussain’ to ‘Junoon Hai’. Also Read – Sanak Movie Review: Vidyut Jammwal Shines Brightest in The Film Strictly For Action Lovers!
“Please know that no Shia community member has been captured in the wrong light in the film nor does the film show any person of the Shia community attacking anyone.
“The song was created with the most pious intent to celebrate the glory of Imam Hussain and the intention was never to hurt religious sentiments. Nonetheless, voluntarily, keeping the sentiments of the Shia sect in mind, we have made the aforementioned changes.”
Official assertion by makers of Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2
Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha is written and directed by Faruk Kabir, produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Sneha Bimal Parekh, Ram Mirchandani, with music by Mithoon and Vishal Mishra, co-produced by Sanjeev Joshi, Aditya Chowksey, Hasnain Husaini and Santosh Shah, and starring Vidyut Jammwal and Shivaleeka Oberoi.
A Panorama Studios and Action Hero Films, it’s all set to launch in theatres on July 8.
With IANS inputs
