Sunny Deol's action thriller film, ‘Jaat,’ while performing exceptionally well at the box office, has become embroiled in controversy. A particular scene in the film has drawn b objections from the Christian community, leading to intensified calls for a ban.
Jaat Controversy: Bollywood veteran Sunny Deol's film ‘Jaat’ is currently enjoying significant box office success but is also facing a new controversy. Despite its success, the film is being accused of hurting religious sentiments, prompting a specific community to demand a ban on ‘Jaat.’
This controversy stems from certain scenes and dialogues in the film that touch upon religious and cultural sensitivities. The film is alleged to contain elements that offend the sentiments of a particular community.
Why is ‘Jaat’ embroiled in controversy?
Released nationwide on April 10th, ‘Jaat,’ directed by Gopichand Malineni and featuring a powerful performance by Sunny Deol, has received a positive response from audiences. However, a church scene has been accused of inciting religious sentiments. This controversial scene depicts actor Randeep Hooda standing on the sacred altar of a church, holding a weapon, in a manner resembling Jesus Christ. Furthermore, the scene shows violence and bloodshed in the same location, which the community perceives as a desecration of sacred space.
Assessment and Protest
Reports indicate that Christian organizations have condemned this scene as a deliberate attempt to hurt religious sentiments. They believe the director intentionally offended the community through the sacrilegious depiction of the religious site. Christian community members initially planned peaceful protests outside cinemas, but this was later prevented by the police due to security concerns. Despite this, the community has submitted a formal memorandum to the Joint Commissioner, demanding a ban on the film.
What will be the fate of ‘Jaat’?
It remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to the calls for a ban. Currently, the film has been cleared by the censor board, and there has been no official statement from the makers regarding the removal or editing of the controversial scene. Despite the controversy, the film has grossed ₹48 crore in its first five days. However, it will need to significantly increase its earnings to achieve blockbuster status.
