Bollywood films are often seen hurting the feelings of a particular audience community. Read ahead to find out more.
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Bollywood films shrouded in controversy upon release
Lightweight films are the strong point of the Bollywood industry, but the minute they step into the serious content creation genre, they absolutely must watch their work because Bollywood films have often witnessed controversy. Even though filmmakers are only looking to entertain audiences with their work, there are people who go deep into the storylines and make a huge problem with a particular scene or dialogue that they found unpleasant, calling on the government to take action against those involved in making a film. It also often happens that films unintentionally hurt people’s religious feelings, which demand that strict action be taken against the film. Here are the names of the films that were surrounded by huge controversy when they were released. Read ahead to find out more.
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![Padmaavat]( "Padmaavat")
Padmaavat
Padmaavat is a director of Sanjay Leela Bansali, based on the epic poem of the same name. Originally titled Padmaavati, the film hurt the feelings of some religious communities in Rajasthan, who were against the way the director had portrayed their story.
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Jodha Akbar
Jodha Akbar is an Ashutosh Gowariker director, based on the epic historical romance between King Akbar and Queen Jodha. After being one of the biggest blockbusters of the era, the film is said to have hurt the feelings of Rajputs and was initially banned from being released in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand.
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![Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela]( "Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela")
Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela
Goliyon Ki Raasleela: Ram Leela is a director of Sanjay Leela Bansali, based on a tragic romantic story between two lovers, Ram and Leela. Even though the film was one of the highest-paying films of the year, a group of activists filed a complaint with the Delhi High Court against the filmmaker, expressing their disapproval.
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OMG: Oh my god
OMG: Oh My God is a satirical comedy-drama, directed by Umesh Shukla, based on Indians obsessed with their religious feelings. The film hurt the feelings of Hindus because of the rituals depicted in the film and was not well accepted by the audience, putting the directors of the film in a very difficult position.
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Dirty image
The Dirty Picture is a director from Milan Lutharia, based on the life of South Indian actor Silk Smitha. From posters to many scenes in the film, the actor’s family was not well received, who then sent legal advice to the creators of the Silk Smitha biopic.
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