New Delhi: Days after Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra took offense to actor Deepika Padukone's costume in the song Besharam Rang (one of the tracks from SRK's next, Pathaan) the clamour against the movie has gone louder. Taking a sharp objection to the song, BJP MLA Ram Kadam said that many Hindu organizations across the country are opposing the film on social media.
The law maker also appealed to the filmmakers to review their decision. He Minister also issued a stern warning saying that any film or television series that goes against the Hindutva ideals of Maharashtra will not be allowed to make it to the screens in the state. "It is certain," he said.
Deepika Padukone had earlier invited the ire of the saffron brigade for offering solidarity to JNU student President Aishe Ghosh during a clash at the campus in 2020. The MLA branded her as a 'JNU supporter' and held her accountable for the 'audacity' for intentionally hurting the sentiments of the Hindus. (The) film producer and director (must explain themselves) to the saints, the legislator said in a tweet in Hindi.
Earlier, MP Home Minister Narottam Mishra objected to the choice of outfits in the song and the colour saffron of the costumes donned by Deepika in some of the song sequences. He had even hinted that the release of the film in the state is doubtful.
Shilpa Rao calls Deepika Padukone, a vibe in 'Besharam Rang'
The song 'Besharam Rang' from 'Pathaan' has passed the vibe check and it is all because of actress Deepika Padukone, feels singer Shilpa Rao, who has lent her voice for the number, reported IANS. Rao said: "Deepika is a whole vibe in Besharam Rang and the track is addictive because of her! I have sung many songs for Deepika: some have been of romance, some have been of falling in love, some have been of finding your true self, but this one is very different."
"This one is where she is confident in her own skin, she's like taking on the world as brilliantly as she is and she (her character in the film) are embracing the good and the flaws that she has! Deepika is saying that this is what I have to offer to the whole world and I think that is what I love about the song," she added
Many women across the world need to feel really confident in their skin, no matter where we come from. We need to embrace our goodness with the flaws and really celebrate ourselves and that is what I love about Besharam Rang and really hope the audiences love it, the vocal artist said.
The song features a sizzling Deepika with Shah Rukh Khan, who plays a gun-toting spy with a license to kill in 'Pathaan'. Both are looking their fittest best as Deepika flaunts her body in bikinis and SRK, a perfectly chiselled eight pack. The film is set to release on January 25, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
