Case filed against Saif Ali Khan for making Ravan humane comment in film Adipurush

Case filed against Saif Ali Khan for making Ravan humane comment in film Adipurush

The controversy surrounding Adipurush doesn't seem to die down anytime a lawyer based in UP has now filed a plea against Saif Ali Khan and director Om Raut.

In an earlier interview, Saif had said that the film was going to show the ‘humane’ side of Ravan. This didn't go down well with BJP leader Ram Kadam who had released a statement saying that his party won't tolerate if any attempts are made to hurt Hindu sentiments. After which, Saif had apologised for his comments in a statement.

THE  CASE?

Himanshu Srivastava, a civil court advocate, has filed a plea in the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh. In his petition, the advocate has alleged that Saif Ali Khan's interview is a negative portrayal of "faith" and "faith in Sanatan Dharma".

He added that the actor's comment has hurt his religious sentiments along with that of other people who saw the interview. 

In his petition, the advocate added that he has deep faith in 'Sanatan Dharma'. He said that Lord Ram has been considered a symbol of good and Ravan, a symbol of evil. In this context, the festival of Vijayadashami is celebrated every year.

The film under the title Adipurush is being made on Lord Ram, starring actor Saif Ali Khan as a character very similar to Ravan. The ACJM court has fixed December 23 as the next date of hearing in the case

WHAT HAD SAIF SAID ABOUT RAVAN IN THE INTERVIEW?

In an interview, Saif Ali Khan, who is playing the role of Ravan in Adipurush, had said that the film will show the ‘humane’ side of Ravan. He said, "It’s interesting to play a demon king, fewer strictures in that.

But we will make him humane, up the entertainment quotient, justify his abduction of Sita and the war with Ram as revenge for what was done to his sister Surpanakha by Lakshman, who cut off her nose."

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