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  • ‘Tandav’ row: Supreme Court refuses to grant interim safety to net sequence makers

    The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to grant interim safety from arrest to the makers of net sequence ‘Tandav’ in reference to a number of FIRs filed towards them on expenses of wounding non secular sentiments.
    A bench comprising Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah was listening to as many as three separate petitions of filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar, Amazon Prime India head Aparna Purohit, producer Himanshu Mehra, the present’s author Gaurav Solanki and actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.
    The apex court docket additionally requested the makers of the online sequence to strategy the excessive court docket for anticipatory bail or quashing of FIRs.
    “We cannot use the power under Section 482 CrPC. We are not inclined to grant interim protection,” the Bench was quoted as saying by Live Law.
    The court docket additionally issued notices to Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka governments in search of their response on pleas for quashing FIRs towards the makers.

    Multiple FIRs had been filed towards the makers of Tandav in numerous cities of the nation for allegedly hurting non secular sentiments. As the controversy picked tempo, the makers of Tandav stated they are going to drop sure scenes from the online sequence.
    A nine-episode political thriller that began streaming earlier this month, Tandav stars Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub.

  • Tandav Row: Mumbai Police registers FIR towards makers

    Image Source : INSTAGRAM/SUNILGROVER Tandav Row: Mumbai Police registers FIR towards makers
    The first case has been registered towards the makers of the web-series ‘Tandav’ that has been grabbing the limelight for its controversial scene. The case has been filed beneath sections 505 (2), 153 (a), and 295 (a) of IPC. The FIR that has been registered in Ghatkopar Police Station, Mumbai contains names of the director & producer together with Ali Abbas Zafar, Himanshu Mehra, Aparna Purohit, Gaurav Solanki, and Amit Aggarwal, and others. Not solely this, however the names of actors Saif Ali Khan who performs the position of a politician, and Zeeshan Ayyub (school scholar) have additionally been included.

    Tandav”, a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, began streaming final week. At the centre of the row is a scene with Zeeshan Ayyub, within the position of faculty scholar Shiva, taking part in the Hindu god Mahadev in a theatre manufacturing.

    ALSO READ: Why is Saif Ali Khan, Zeeshan Ayyub starrer ‘Tandav’ trending and what’s the controversy all about?

    In Uttar Pradesh, three FIRs have been lodged towards the makers and artists of “Tandav” — in Lucknow, Greater Noida and Shahjahanpur. The complainants have alleged inappropriate depiction of UP Police personnel, Hindu deities, and antagonistic portrayal of a personality taking part in prime minister within the political drama.

    #Maharashtra: FIR registered towards the makers and actors of internet collection ‘Tandav’ beneath sections 153 (A), 295 (A) and 505 (2) IPC at Mumbai’s Ghatkopar Police station— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2021

    As the controversy escalated, the present makers on Tuesday tried to defuse the state of affairs by asserting their determination to take away the controversial portion from the present. The solid and crew of the present on Tuesday additionally mentioned that they had determined to implement modifications to “address concerns”.

    ALSO READ: Tandav Controversy Explained in 10 factors: Why Saif Ali Khan, Sunil Grover’s internet collection is creating chaos

    In their second apology assertion in two days, the present’s staff additionally thanked the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for its “guidance & support” within the matter.

    On Monday, Madhya Pradesh medical schooling minister Vishvas Sarang appealed to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar looking for ban on the internet collection for allegedly ridiculing Hindu deities. Sarang had additionally written a letter to Javadekar on this regard and prompt formation of a censor board for the OTT section.

    The minister had mentioned that he mailed a letter to CEO of Amazon Prime to right away withdraw the net collection.

    -With PTI inputs

     

  • 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)