Jaat Makers Apologise, Cut Controversial Church Scene After FIR
The controversy surrounding the Bollywood film ‘Jaat’ has taken a new turn with the makers apologising and removing a controversial church scene from the movie. The scene, which showed Randeep Hooda’s character standing under a crucifix while intimidating people in a church, had attracted severe backlash from the Christian community. In a shocking turn of events, the police had filed an FIR against actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Vineet Kumar Singh, as well as director Gopichand Malineni, citing religious sentiments.
The controversy began when a section of the Christian community in India took umbrage with the scene, labelling it as an affront to their religious beliefs. The scene, which was a crucial part of the movie, had sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for a boycott of the film. The Christian community, which makes up a significant portion of India’s population, was deeply offended by the scene, which they felt was sacrilegious and disrespectful.
As the backlash mounted, the makers of ‘Jaat’ were forced to take action. In a statement, the production house apologised for any hurt caused to the Christian community and announced that the controversial scene would be removed from the movie. The statement read, “We understand that the scene in question may have caused hurt to the Christian community and for that, we unconditionally apologize. We have decided to remove the scene from the film to avoid any further controversy and to ensure that the movie is enjoyed by all without any distractions.”
The FIR, which was filed by the Mumbai Police, named the four individuals responsible for the movie, including Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh, and director Gopichand Malineni. The FIR was filed under sections 295A (injuring or defiling a place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class) and 298 (uttering words or making gestures intended to wound the religious feelings of any person) of the Indian Penal Code.
The controversy surrounding ‘Jaat’ is the latest in a string of similar incidents in the Indian film industry. In recent years, there have been several instances of movies and TV shows being accused of hurting religious sentiments, leading to widespread outrage and even violence. The situation has become so volatile that many filmmakers are now opting for self-censorship, ensuring that their movies do not offend any particular community.
The controversy surrounding ‘Jaat’ has also raised questions about the role of the censor board in India. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which is responsible for regulating the content of movies in India, has faced criticism for being ineffective in preventing the release of movies that are deemed offensive. The controversy has led to calls for the CBFC to be reformed and for stricter regulations to be put in place to prevent the release of movies that are likely to hurt religious sentiments.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding ‘Jaat’ is a stark reminder of the sensitivity that needs to be exercised when it comes to religious beliefs and sentiments. The makers of the movie have taken the right step by apologising and removing the controversial scene, and it is hoped that this incident will serve as a wake-up call for filmmakers to exercise greater caution in the future.
