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  • Tandav in Trouble: Yogi Adityanath Issues Open Warning To Saif Ali Khan, Ali Abbas Zafar And Others

    Amid the raging controversy towards the Amazon Prime net sequence, Tandav, for allegedly insulting Hindu gods, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, has issued an open warning to the makers and actors of the sequence. His media advisor Shalabh Mani Tripathi tweeted, “Be prepared to pay the price for hurting religious sentiments… UP Police has left for Mumbai in a vehicle.” He additional tagged director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Mehra, author Gaurav Solanki, and actors Saif Ali Khan and Zeeshan Ayub. He additionally tagged the workplace of Maharashtra Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray and wrote, “hope you will not come to their rescue”. Also Read – Tandav Row: Kangana Ranaut Reacts To Controversy, Calls Web Series ‘Atrocious, Objectionable’ श्रीमान @Mdzeeshanayyub @aliabbaszafar @iHimanshuMehra @_gauravsolanki व सैफ अली Also Read – Tandav Row: Saif Ali Khan’s Residence Beefed Up With Security Personnel Amid Rising ControversyUP पुलिस मुंबई निकल चुकी है,वो भी गाड़ी से,FIR में मजबूत धाराएं लगी हैं,तैयार रहना,धार्मिक भावनाओं को आहत करने की कीमत तो चुकानी ही पड़ेगी। Also Read – Tandav Row: BJP MLA Ram Kadam Initiates ‘Joote Maro’ Movement Against Amazon Prime Videoश्री @OfficeofUT जी,उम्मीद है आप इनके बचाव में ना आएंगे pic.twitter.com/B1hXb57dMW— Shalabh Mani Tripathi (@shalabhmani) January 18, 2021Earlier, Tripathi tweeted, “There is no tolerance for playing with people’s sentiments in Yogi Adityanath’s Uttar Pradesh. A serious case has been registered against the entire team of Tandav, which is spreading hate in the guise of cheap web series. Be prepared for arrest.”

    जन भावनाओं के साथ खिलवाड़ बर्दाश्त नहीं, घटिया वेब सीरीज की आड़ मं नफरत फैलाने वाली वेब सीरीज तांडव की पूरी टीम के खिलाफ योगीजी के उत्तर प्रदेश में गंभीर धाराओं में मामला दर्ज, जल्द गिरफ्तारी की तैयारी !! pic.twitter.com/V9ZewGNOHw— Shalabh Mani Tripathi (@shalabhmani) January 18, 2021Previously, a criticism has been filed at Lucknow’s Hazratganj police station. The policeman mentioned that he filed the FIR after he alerted senior officers relating to a number of Twitter feedback essential of Tandav and was ordered to observe it. The criticism states the primary 17 minutes into the primary episode. The criticism reads, “People dressed up in a very bad manner to represent Hindu gods and goddesses and have been shown to speak in a very uncalled for language… that hurts religious sentiments. There are conversations that lead to caste conflict, there are similar scenes in many other episodes. In the web series, the character of the person occupying the high post of India’s Prime Minister has been shown in a very indecent manner… The series depicts lower and higher castes and scenes that insult women, and the intent… seems to be to hurt religious feelings of one community and to spread conflict.” Amazon and the director Ali Abbas Zafar are but to difficulty an announcement on the controversy. BJP leaders are demanding a ban on Tandav, a boycott of Amazon, and censorship of content material streaming on media platforms that say ‘full of sex, violence, drugs, abuse, and hate (and) sometimes also hurt sentiments of Hindus’.

  • Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Tandav’ makers apologize for allegedly hurting non secular sentiments

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM/SUNILGROVER Saif Ali Khan starrer ‘Tandav’ makers apologize for allegedly hurting non secular sentiments
    A prison case has been registered right here towards the makers of the online collection ‘Tandav’ and Amazon’s India head of authentic content material for allegedly depicting Hindu gods in an objectionable method, hurting the non secular sentiments of individuals. The FIR was lodged towards Amazon’s India head of authentic content material, Aparna Purohit, collection director Ali Abbas, producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra, author Gaurav Solanki, and an unknown individual on Sunday evening. And now the makers of the online collection have issued an unconditional apology within the newest launched official assertion.

    The official assertion was tweeted by the director and browse: “We have been carefully monitoring viewer reactions to the online collection ‘Tandav’ and at the moment throughout a dialogue, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have knowledgeable us concerning a lot of grievances and petitions acquired on varied aspects of the online collection with critical considerations and apprehensions concerning its content material hurting the feelings of the folks.
     
    The internet collection ‘Tandav’ is a piece of fiction and any resemblance to acts and individuals and occasions is only coincidental. The solid and crew didn’t have any intention to offend the feelings of any particular person, caste, group, race, faith or non secular beliefs or insult or outrage any establishment, political occasion or individual, dwelling or useless. The solid and crew of ‘Tandav’ take cognizance of the considerations expressed by the folks and unconditionally apologize if it has unintentionally damage anyone’s sentiments.”

    Our honest apologies . pic.twitter.com/Efr9s0kYnl— ali abbas zafar (@aliabbaszafar) January 18, 2021

    The movie starred Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauhar Khan, and Kritika Kamra, premiered on the streaming platform on Friday.

    Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Somen Burma stated a four-member police crew left for Mumbai on Monday for an in depth probe into the matter. “The FIR was lodged at Hazratganj police station by its Senior Sub Inspector Amarnath Yadav himself after he saw the allegedly objectionable web series,” the DCP stated.

    BSP President Mayawati, in the meantime, referred to as for eradicating the objectionable content material from the online collection. “Protests are being lodged against some scenes hurting the religious and ethnic sentiments in the Tandav web series, in respect of which it would be appropriate to remove whatever is objectionable so that the atmosphere of peace, harmony and mutual brotherhood in the country is not spoiled,” she stated in a tweet on Monday.

    In the FIR lodged towards the online collection, the complainant SI stated the collection was considered on instructions of senior officers after the monitoring of social media revealed that there was public outrage towards the collection.

    On viewing the collection, it was discovered that Hindu gods and goddesses have been introduced in an “undignified manner” within the first episode throughout its seventeenth minute and have been seen utilizing foul and filthy language, hurting non secular sentiments of individuals.

    Similarly within the twenty second minute of the identical episode in addition to at a number of locations in different episodes of the collection, there are a number of dialogues attributable to deities and different characters which have the potential to incite caste anger, the FIR added.

    The FIR additionally stated the character within the collection occupying the excessive publish of the prime minister of the nation has been portrayed in a “very belittling manner” and there are additionally scenes, depicting folks as belonging to excessive and low castes, and ladies in insulting manners.

    The intent of the online collection is to incite non secular sentiments of a specific group and set off communal enmity within the society, the FIR stated.

    Various part beneath which the FIR has been lodged, embrace 153 A (selling enmity between completely different teams on grounds like race, faith, and native land), 295 (injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the faith of any class) and 469 (forgery for goal of harming status) of the Indian Penal Code.

    Section 505 (1) (B) of the IPC associated to creating statements, doubtlessly triggering public mischief and prompting a person or folks to commit an offence towards the state amongst different and varied sections of the Information Technology Act too have been added within the FIR.

    Taking cognizance of complaints that Hindu gods and goddesses have been ridiculed within the internet collection, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had on Sunday sought a proof from streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on the difficulty, sources had stated.

    The growth got here after BJP MP Manoj Kotak on Sunday stated he has written to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar searching for a ban on Amazon Prime Video’s collection ‘Tandav’ for ridiculing Hindu deities.

    “The ministry has taken cognizance of the matter (complaints) and asked Amazon Prime Video to explain,” a supply within the ministry had stated.

    Kotak, the MP from Mumbai North-East, stated completely different organisations and people have complained that Hindu gods and goddesses have been ridiculed within the ‘Tandav’ internet collection.

    When contacted concerning the complaints, Amazon Prime Video PR had stated the platform “won’t be responding” on the matter.

    The authorities just lately introduced OTT platforms corresponding to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar, in addition to different on-line information and present affairs content material, beneath the ambit of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, giving it powers to manage insurance policies and guidelines for the digital house. 

    -With PTI inputs

  • Tandav Row: Kangana Ranaut Reacts To Controversy, Calls Web Series ‘Atrocious, Objectionable’

    Saif Ali Khan starrer Tandav has landed itself into hassle after many politicians and netizens claimed {that a} specific scene from the online collection has allegedly damage Hindu sentiments. Now, Kangana Ranaut, who by no means shies to voice her opinion, tweeted on the continuing outrage and wrote, “The problem isn’t just the Hindu phobic content, it’s also creatively poor and deprived, atrocious and objectionable on every level hence deliberately placed controversial scenes. Put them in jail not just for criminal intentions but also for torturing the viewer #tandavwebseries. (sic)” Also Read – Tandav Row: Ali Abbas Zafar Issues Unconditional Apology After Yogi Adityanath Gives Open Warning Check Out The Tweet Here: Also Read – Tandav in Trouble: Yogi Adityanath Issues Open Warning To Saif Ali Khan, Ali Abbas Zafar And Others Also Read – Dhaakad Poster Out: Kangana Ranaut is ‘Fearless And Fiery’ in First Look, Film To Release on This Date Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath has issued an open warning to the makers and the actors. Chief Minister’s media advisor Shaklabh Mani Tripathi tweeted, “Be prepared to pay the price for hurting religious sentiments… UP Police has left for Mumbai in a vehicle.” He even tagged director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Mehra, author Gaurav Solanki, and actors Saif Ali Khan and Zeeshan Ayub.

    He additional tagged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and wrote, “hope you will not come to their rescue”. श्रीमान @Mdzeeshanayyub @aliabbaszafar @iHimanshuMehra @_gauravsolanki व सैफ अलीUP पुलिस मुंबई निकल चुकी है,वो भी गाड़ी से,FIR में मजबूत धाराएं लगी हैं,तैयार रहना,धार्मिक भावनाओं को आहत करने की कीमत तो चुकानी ही पड़ेगी।श्री @OfficeofUT जी,उम्मीद है आप इनके बचाव में ना आएंगे pic.twitter.com/B1hXb57dMW— Shalabh Mani Tripathi (@shalabhmani) January 18, 2021 The transfer got here after an FIR is filed in Lucknow towards director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra and collection author Gaurav Solanki for allegedly ridiculing Hindu gods. Deputy Commissioner of Police, central zone, Somen Barma mentioned in an announcement, “A police team from Hazratganj will leave for Mumbai to investigate and interrogate those named in the FIR on Monday.” They have been booked selling enmity between completely different teams on grounds of faith, race, fatherland, makes destruction, harm, or defilement of a spot of worship or an object held sacred; forgery for function of harming fame, statements conducing to public mischief, with intent to threaten the unity, integrity, safety or sovereignty of India, or to strike terror within the folks or any part of the folks.

    Earlier, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry had summoned Amazon Prime Video officers in reference to the controversy. It all began after JP MLA Ram Kadam filed a criticism at Mumbai’s Ghatkopar Police Station.

  • Tandav stirs controversy, nevertheless it’s not the one one

    A Muslim boy and a Hindu woman kissing in The Suitable Boy, the title of a canine in Pataal Lok, a Pakistani actor in a starring function in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil… Amazon Prime Video’s Tandav is the newest in a protracted line of movies and internet sequence which have discovered themselves in bother for one motive or one other.
    Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, began streaming final week and is neck deep in bother with loud requires its boycott and an FIR in opposition to its makers in Lucknow. At the centre of the row is a scene with Zeeshan, within the function of school scholar Shiva, taking part in the Hindu god Mahadev in a theatre manufacturing.
    Here are another showbiz choices that confronted boycott calls lately:
    Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

    The Karan Johar-directed romantic drama confronted threats from the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) as a result of it featured Pakistani actor Fawad Khan. The celebration mentioned Pakistani artistes wouldn’t be allowed to work in India submit the Uri terror assault. Johar needed to challenge an apology and promise he wouldn’t “engage with talent” from Pakistan for the movie’s easy launch in October 2016. The filmmaker, considered one of Bollywood’s strongest, had earlier confronted bother for utilizing “Bombay” as an alternative of “Mumbai” in a scene in Wakeup Sid.
    Padmaavat

    The Sanjay Leela Bhansali movie led to an enormous political controversy earlier than its launch with fringe group Karni Sena demanding a ban on the film, blaming it for distorting historic info on Padmavati. Bhansali’s film’s set in Kolhapur was set on fireplace and the director was manhandled whereas taking pictures the film in Jaipur. At one level, actor Deepika Padukone confronted threats to her life with a bounty being placed on her head following a hearsay that the movie depicted a love scene between Padmavati and Allauddin Khilji. The director made strenuous efforts to disclaim the hearsay. The film additionally underwent a title change from Padmavati to Padmaavat and launched in January 2018.
    Bhansali additionally confronted points together with his movie Ramleela and needed to change the title to Goliyon ki Rasleela Ram-Leela.

    Chhapaak

    The Deepika Padukone starrer, a real story of an acid assault survivor, confronted protests and requires boycott on social media as a result of the actor visited the Jawaharlal Nehru Campus to specific solidarity with the scholars after a brutal assault on them by masked goons forward of the movie’s launch on January 10, 2020. Padukone, who didn’t communicate on the protest, was known as “anti-national”. There was additional controversy with many accusing filmmaker Meghna Gulzar of adjusting the title of the perpetrator from a Muslim to Hindu, which was not the case.
    A Suitable Boy

    The Mira Nair-directed internet sequence primarily based on Vikram Seth’s novel streamed on Netflix from October 23, 2020, and earned the ire of a number of politicians for a scene displaying a Muslim boy kissing a Hindu woman within the backdrop of a temple. The present additionally led to a police grievance in opposition to Netflix India officers by Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha nationwide secretary Gaurav Tiwari in MP. State Home Minister Narottam Mishra had requested the state police to look at whether or not the scenes have been filmed in a temple because it harm the emotions of a specific group.
    Paatal Lok

    Like Tandav, the present on Amazon Prime Video additionally seemed on the nexus between media, politics and police. Set in Delhi, the Anushka Sharma-produced present, which began streaming from May 15, 2020, stirred controversy with BJP MLA Nandkishor Gurjar submitting a grievance for allegedly utilizing his {photograph} within the sequence with out his permission. Moreover, the hashtag ‘ban Paatal Lok’ trended on social media for its depiction of communal points, beef lynching and different points. There have been additionally objections to a pet canine being named ‘Savitri’.
    Leila

    The 2019 Netflix present by Deepa Mehta was primarily based on a novel by Prayaag Akbar. Featuring Huma Qureshi within the lead function, it was known as “anti Hindu” for depicting the dystopian way forward for Aryavarta the place purity of blood is enforced. The present’s protagonist searches for her daughter, who was taken away from her for being a baby of an inter-faith marriage.
    Sacred Games

    One of the primary profitable regionally produced sequence on Netflix in 2018 and 2019, Sacred Games attracted many controversies throughout its two season run. A Congress celebration member filed an FIR in opposition to the present for allegedly insulting former Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.
    The second season was criticised for hurting the non secular sentiments of Sikhs. BJP chief Tajinder Pal Bagga filed an FIR in opposition to director Anurag Kashyap for allegedly hurting the emotions of Sikhs, and Akali Dal’s Manjinder Singh Sirsa had additionally known as out the present. Besides this, Sacred Games was criticised for being anti-Hindu due to its portrayal of a personality known as Guruji, a religious chief proven as being a person of questionable morals and beliefs.

    Lipstick Under My Burkha

    The movie, directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, was initially denied a launch in India in 2017, after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) refused a certificates, objecting to its depiction of intercourse scenes and abusive language. The movie launched in July 2017.

  • Tandav Row: Saif Ali Khan’s Residence Beefed Up With Security Personnel Amid Rising Controversy

    Actor Saif Ali Khan’s newest launch, Tandav, has stirred up controversy for allegedly hurting spiritual sentiments. Political leaders gave taken an offence and filed a grievance with the I&B Minister, Prakash Javadekar, a separate FIR has been filed in Mumbai and one other one in Lucknow towards the makers, producers, and writers of the online sequence. Amid the mounting row, police personnel was noticed stationed outdoors Saif’s residence. On Sunday, Saif and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s employees have been seen shifting their stuff to the brand new house, which is strolling distance from their previous house. Currently, the couple is anticipating their second baby and appears like Saif doesn’t need to take any danger in the case of Kareena and Taimur Ali Khan’s safety. Also Read – Tandav Row: BJP MLA Ram Kadam Initiates ‘Joote Maro’ Movement Against Amazon Prime Video An FIR has been filed towards Tandav director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra and sequence author Gaurav Solanki for allegedly ridiculing Hindu gods. Deputy Commissioner of Police, central zone, Somen Barma stated in an announcement, “A police team from Hazratganj will leave for Mumbai to investigate and interrogate those named in the FIR on Monday.” They have been booked for selling enmity between totally different teams on grounds of faith, race, fatherland, makes destruction, injury, or defilement of a spot of worship or an object held sacred; forgery for goal of harming repute, statements conducing to public mischief, with intent to threaten the unity, integrity, safety or sovereignty of India, or to strike terror within the folks or any part of the folks. Also Read – Tandav Row Heats Up: Mayawati Demands Removal of Objectionable Scenes, Says ‘Don’t Spoil Environment’ Earlier, the Information and Broadcasting Ministry had summoned Amazon Prime Video officers in reference to the controversy. On Sunday, BJP MLA Ram Kadam filed a grievance at Mumbai’s Ghatkopar Police Station on Sunday. BJP MP Manoj Kotak additionally wrote a letter to the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, asking for a ban on Tandav and regulatory authority for OTT platforms at giant.

  • Tandav was a refreshing change: Anup Soni

    Anup Soni has been within the Hindi leisure business for over 20 years. A product of National School of Drama (NSD), Soni has labored in all mediums of leisure through the years, together with movies, tv and the net house. He is presently seen taking part in a big position in Amazon Prime Video net sequence Tandav, helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar.
    In a current interplay with indianexpress.com, Anup Soni spoke about Tandav, reuniting along with his associates from NSD on the set of the Amazon Prime Video net sequence, and his private politics.
    Excerpts from the dialog:
    Why did you give your nod to Tandav?
    Do you see any purpose to say no? (laughs). Everything was nice about this undertaking. The producer, the director, the platform and my co-actors. And my position additionally was fairly good. Plus, I all the time wished to work with Ali. I’m a giant fan of his movie Sultan and I’ve instructed him that so many instances.
    Would you say your character in Tandav is in contrast to something you’ve gotten essayed in your profession up to now?
    Absolutely. Most of the characters within the sequence are gray. And I’ve all the time been forged within the ‘good guy’ roles. In truth, now there are provides coming my approach the place I get an opportunity to delve into these completely different shades. So I assumed this was a refreshing change for me.

    The press observe says your character Kailash is a progressive man. Would you agree? I solely ask as a result of within the pilot itself he reveals he can pull the daggers if want be. Does a progressive man bear grudges?
    See, on the finish of the day, Kailash is a politician. He is frightened about what place he’ll deal with within the authorities. But he isn’t somebody who could be very manipulative. He is kind of easy, calm and composed. He hardly loses his mood. I really feel Kailash is in politics for constructive causes.
    How did you put together for the position? Did you’ve gotten any blueprints in thoughts?
    Tandav is a fictional drama. And as an actor, I all the time consider that many of the issues the script tells you. You actually have strains written for you. And then you’ve gotten a director to let you know how he sees that character. In this medium, you need to belief the imaginative and prescient of the author and the director. Your job as an actor is to meet that imaginative and prescient.

    With so many actors working collectively, what was the power on the set like?
    My one-to-one scenes are largely with Sandhya Mridul and Kumud Mishra. As far as tuning is worried, I knew Kumud Mishra as a result of we’re each from NSD. We have spent loads of time within the hostel collectively. Tishu bhai (Tigmanshu Dhulia) was our senior. He was once current at our ragging periods once we had joined the institute. We didn’t have many scenes with Zeeshan (Ayyub), however he’s our junior. We didn’t get a lot time collectively. Otherwise, all three of us might have gotten collectively to rag him a bit (chuckles). But jokes apart, no person was insecure about their roles. It was an incredible working surroundings.
    Lots of people have been drawing parallels between the Netflix sequence House of Cards and Tandav. What do you need to say about that?
    I believe it’s like evaluating two love tales. The solely similarity is that the backdrop is politics. Our (nation’s) political drama is wealthy sufficient to create many tales. We don’t want to repeat anybody.

    And lastly, would you say you’re a politically conscious particular person? And does that info in any approach inform your roles?
    Yes, I’m very a lot politically knowledgeable. I learn the information and preserve myself up to date, and naturally, I’ve my tackle issues. But that’s your private desire. Sure, it helps to play a personality that’s politically motivated, particularly if you’re conscious of your environment.

  • Tandav Row: BJP MLA Ram Kadam Initiates ‘Joote Maro’ Movement Against Amazon Prime Video

    BJP chief Ram Kadam, who has filed a criticism in opposition to Saif Ali Khan starrer Tandav at Mumbai’s Ghatkopar Police Station on Sunday, will head to the workplace of Amazon Prime Video on Monday and search an apology as part of ‘Joote Maro’ motion. He mentioned on the News 18 channel, “We will head to the Amazon office and seek an apology. All Hindus should stop buying from Amazon and delete the Prime Video app. Saif Ali Khan would have seen the script, why did he agree to be a part of the show? He should clarify his stand. They should remove the series and apologize to all Hindus.” Also Read – Tandav Row Heats Up: Mayawati Demands Removal of Objectionable Scenes, Says ‘Don’t Spoil Environment’ In his criticism, he urged authorities to take ‘strict action’ in opposition to the actors, producers, and administrators of the net sequence. Also, BJP MP Manoj Kotak has written to I&B Minister, Prakash Javadker looking for a ban on the sequence for ridiculing Hindu deities. As per the sources, the Ministry has mentioned that they took critical discover of complaints in opposition to Tandav. A correct response to all of the allegations has been sought from Amazon Prime, failing which motion can be taken in opposition to it. They have even summoned two officers of Amazon Prime to sought an evidence on the difficulty. An FIR has been registered in Lucknow in opposition to Tandav director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Krishna Mehra and sequence author Gaurav Solanki for allegedly mocking Hindu gods and goddesses. They have been booked for selling enmity between totally different teams on grounds of faith, race, place of origin, makes destruction, harm, or defilement of a spot of worship or an object held sacred; forgery for function of harming fame, statements conducing to public mischief, with intent to threaten the unity, integrity, safety or sovereignty of India, or to strike terror within the individuals or any part of the individuals.

    Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has additionally demanded the removing of objectionable scenes from the sequence. Watch this area for the newest updates!

  • Tandav In Trouble: I&B Ministry Asks Clarification From Amazon Prime Video

    The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Sunday sought a clarification from Amazon Prime Video and summoned its officers over the controversy surrounding the just lately launched internet sequence ‘Tandav’, reported information company ANI. According to the sources, a correct response to all of the allegations has been sought from Amazon Prime, failing which motion could be taken in opposition to it. Also Read – Tandav: BJP MLA Ram Kadam Demands Scene To Be Deleted, Files Complaint For Hurting Hindu Sentiments This comes after a number of Bharatiya Janata Party leaders referred to as for a ban on Tandav, accusing is makers and actors of injuring spiritual sentiments of the Hindus and in addition referred to as the present anti-Dalit. Also Read – Tandav Controversy: Netizens Trend #BoycottTandav #BoycottBollywood For Allegedly Mocking Hindu Gods BJP MP Manoj Kotak mentioned he has written to I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar in search of a ban on Tandav for ridiculing Hindu deities. Also Read – Tandav Twitter Review: Saif Ali Khan Starrer Leaves Audience Divided – True Political Drama or Hinduphobia? Tandav, starring actors Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauhar Khan and Kritika Kamra, premiered on the streaming platform on Friday.

    Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has created, directed and produced the political drama with Himanshu Kishan Mehra and it’s written by Gaurav Solanki, greatest recognized for “Article 15″. The BJP leader said attempts are often made on such platforms to not show Hindu deities in good light. Different organisations and individuals have complained that Hindu Gods and Goddesses have been ridiculed in ‘Tandav’ web series. Comments have been passed about them, Kotak said. Hence, we have made a demand to Javadekar ji and have written to him to ban the web series immediately. The actors, producers and directors should apologise for hurting sentiments, he added. Sharing the picture of his letter to Javadekar on Twitter on Sunday, Kotak said as there is no law or autonomous body governing digital content, such platforms are full of sex, violence, drugs, abuse, hate and vulgarity. Sometimes, they also hurt religious sentiments.”

    Maharashtra: BJP MP Manoj Kotak writes to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar, requesting him to ban internet sequence ‘Tandav’. “It seems that makers of Tandav have deliberately mocked Hindu Gods & disrespected Hindu religious sentiments,” he writes. https://t.co/OqhUrdNU4M pic.twitter.com/Ixao1eL2F5— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2021 “It appears that makers of ‘Tandav’ have intentionally mocked Hindu Gods and disrespected Hindu spiritual sentiments, he mentioned within the letter dated January 16. Another politician , Ram Kadam, a BJP MLA from Ghatkopar West, additionally requested the director to take away the portion of the online sequence by which Lord Shiva is ridiculed. The legislator mentioned he has filed a criticism on this connection on the suburban Ghatkopar police station. Filed criticism in opposition to Tandav Web Series at Ghatkopar police station. Police has assured fast investigation, FIR underneath Sec 295A of IPC, Section 67A of IT Act & Atrocities Act. Producer, Director, Writer, Actors & Amazon to be summoned quickly. #BanTandavNow #Boycottandav, he tweeted.

    The scene on the coronary heart of the controversy relates Zeeshan’s Shiva doing a stage play the place he’s dressed as Lord Shiva. The sequence talks about how Lord Ram has grow to be extra fashionable in the present day. When contacted Amazon Prime Video PR mentioned the platform “won’t be responding” on the matter. (With inputs from PTI)

  • Tandav actor Gauahar Khan: Strength of this sequence is the number of characters

    There isn’t any most important lead in Tandav, says actor Gauahar Khan who believes that the spotlight of the upcoming political drama is the range of its large ensemble solid.
    Created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the nine-part political drama is about in Delhi and goals to take viewers contained in the closed, chaotic corridors of energy and uncover the manipulations, charades in addition to the darkish secrets and techniques of people that will go to any lengths in pursuit of energy.
    The present additionally stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, and Sunil Grover, amongst others.
    Khan, identified for her work in movies like Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year and Ishaqzaade, mentioned Zafar handled each actor at par with one another.
    “There just isn’t a single lead or one character that may drive this type of a sequence. The power of this sequence is the number of characters that are available in and add to the story.
    “I think he is smart enough to know how important each element is for the show. And that’s how he treated us even on set. Each character was given such weightage on the show that it was really impressive,” the 37-year-old actor informed PTI in an interview.

    Khan mentioned she realised the massive scale of the sequence when Zafar, identified for guiding blockbusters like Tiger Zinda Hai and Sultan, despatched her the script.
    “I used to be like, ‘Wow, this is a huge show with so many characters.’ At the time, I didn’t know who was going to play which character. I simply knew that there shall be quite a lot of very robust characters and my half is considered one of them.

    “And when I got to know that Saif is on board with such an amazing cast and finally Dimple ma’am came towards the end, I was very excited.”
    Khan, who performs Maithili Sharan, the confidante of Kapadia’s politician Anuradha Kishore on the sequence, mentioned she beloved portraying a personality that is still “calm in the storm”.
    “She’s not someone who would panic and come under pressure, and that is why she is so close to Dimple ma’am’s character Anuradha. Maithili is a special character to me because of this overall power that she has in this game of power.”

    The actor was all reward for Zafar, who represents the brand new crop of administrators within the trade. “He could be very new age and doesn’t have the standard Bollywood mindset that solely males can lead a movie. He understood the essence of the present.
    “One of the strongest points of Tandav is that there are so many women who play really strong characters. It is interesting to watch even women in power. So, it’s not just for effect. It is actually what Tandav is all about.”
    Since her debut with Rocket Singhin 2009, Khan has been fairly selective together with her tasks. Her final characteristic was the 2017 interval drama Begum Jaan, alongside Vidya Balan.
    “I’m not choosy but I do relate to quality. For me, the kind of production house and the people I’m working with matters a lot. Every year, I have done projects that have stood out. So for me, quality matters and not that I should just keep churning out things back to back.”

    Tandav can also be Khan’s first challenge to return out since her Christmas wedding ceremony with dancer Zaid Darbar.
    “I found love and got married in a year like 2020. My life is always about being happy and positive. That’s how I have been and that’s how I plan to lead it in the future as well.”
    Tandav is slated to begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video from Friday.

  • Every character of Tandav is actual and relatable: Amyra Dastur

    Actor Amyra Dastur performs the position of Ada Mir within the Prime Video sequence Tandav. Created by Ali Abbas Zafar, the political drama stars Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia in pivotal roles. In an unique dialog with indianexpress.com, Amyra spoke about collaborating with Ali Abbas Zafar and dealing on Tandav.
    Here are some excerpts from the dialog:
    Tell us a bit about your character.
    Ada is a personality with many gray shades. Something actually unhealthy has occurred in her previous which has made her paranoid and secluded as an individual. You’ll see how her previous connects with every part that occurs within the sequence. You’ll see how Ada’s previous is extraordinarily vital for Tandav’s future.
    What about Tandav made you say sure to the sequence?
    The method it’s been written is one thing else. It’s a fictional present however each character is so actual and relatable. As a viewer, you’ll absolutely relate to a minimum of one of many characters. I really like the realism Tandav gives.
    When I used to be approached for the position, I informed them that I need to learn the script first. By the time I accomplished the final episode, I used to be sport for the sequence. Back then, I didn’t even know who all have been part of the sequence. When I got here on board, I used to be given a quick of the forged, and I used to be like, ‘Oh my god, this is going to be big!’

    Were you nervous about being a part of a sequence that has such a stellar ensemble forged?
    I used to be so nervous to go for the readings. I was like, ‘Oh no, there are so many famous people here!’ I bear in mind, on the first session of the readings, I used to be like this quiet little little one within the nook. Ali mentioned, “Amyra, introduce yourself.” And I mentioned, “Hi everyone, I’m Amyra. I know who all of you all are.” (chuckles)
    Tell us about your expertise of engaged on Tandav.
    A dream come true. To be in a present which has legends like Dimple Kapadia, with a filmmaker like Ali Abbas Zafar and a venture backed by Amazon Prime Video, what else might have I requested for? I’ve dreamed of these items and to see them really coming true is a distinct feeling. I’m so grateful.
    How will you describe Ali Abbas Zafar as a director?
    He’s superb. He’s an actor’s dream director. He makes taking pictures enjoyable. He is aware of what he desires. And the truth that he’s in contact with each character is so commendable. He is aware of what shot to take, what response to seize, which for me is utter bliss.

    Out of the forged of Tandav, who do you suppose ought to actually contemplate stepping into politics and why?
    I feel Zeeshan. He’s superb in the best way he speaks, the best way he acts. He makes his character in Tandav so plausible. I really feel like he’ll make a great politician.
    Is it vital for an actor to have a robust opinion? Do you suppose it has turn out to be troublesome to state your views?
    I do have an opinion. I hold myself knowledgeable, which I feel is a very powerful factor in terms of politics. I don’t speak about it a lot as a result of I really feel individuals are able to assault you. At the tip of the day, I really feel in our nation, it’s higher to maintain your political opinion to your self however vital to know what’s really happening.

    You’ve all the time completed the blissful, lively sort-of roles. Was there any stress to alter that picture?
    That’s what Tandav will do. Becoming Ada was difficult as a result of I haven’t performed a personality like her earlier than. I bear in mind at the start of the present, I requested Ali if he was positive about me doing this half as a result of my consolation zone lies in happy-bubbly components. His reply was, “I want to break actors out of their comfort zone and see what they can actually do.” So, I feel I’ve completed the very best of what I can do. Hopefully, the viewers will really feel the identical.

    Tandav stars Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Sunil Grover, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Gauhar Khan, Sandhya Mridul, Anup Soni and Shonali Nagrani amongst others. The sequence begins streaming on January 15.