Oppenheimer Controversy: Despite having an impressive opening day, bagging nearly 1.3 lakh ticket sales and making an astounding Rs 13.50 crore, Christopher Nolan’s most recent venture, Oppenheimer, has encountered a rough patch. The storm centres on a scene involving the Bhagavad Gita, an eminent Hindu scripture, which has caused uproar in India.
Subheading: Unrest Triggered by Nolan’s Bhagavad Gita Scene
The controversy revolves around a particular scene where a woman is seen reciting from the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu text, during an intimate scene with a man. Uday Mahurkar, representing the Save Culture Save India Foundation, has criticised this depiction as an affront to Hinduism.
Demand for CBFC and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Action
Mahurkar has voiced his astonishment at the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) sanction of the movie despite containing the controversial scene. He has appealed to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to carry out an immediate investigation and impose stern penalties on those involved. Mahurkar further emphasises the prevalent social milieu, indicating the entertainment industry’s regular apathy towards cultural and moral values, leading to increased public dissatisfaction.
An Insight into Oppenheimer
Drawing inspiration from the 2005 biographical work “American Prometheus” penned by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin, Oppenheimer brings to screen the fascinating story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy. Known as the architect of the atomic bomb, Oppenheimer’s story is supported by a star-studded cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, and Florence Pugh.News18 Showsha’s review praised the film’s profound message about the catastrophic potential of human inquisitiveness and inventions.
The escalating dispute concerning Oppenheimer is a story in progress, symbolising the perpetual tension between artistic freedom and cultural sensitivities within the sphere of global cinema.
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