 "'With folded hands': Adipurush writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla apologises for 'hurting people's emotions'")
Ever since its release, Om Raut’s Adipurush has faced backlash for its mockery of the Indian epic Ramayana. Now, the high-budget film’s writer, Manoj Muntashir Shukla, has come forward to apologise for hurting people’s religious sentiments through controversial dialogues in the film.
Addressing the issue, Muntashir extended his ‘unconditional apologies’ with ‘folded hands.’ In addition, he expressed that may Lord Hanuman continue to keep everyone united.
Check out the post:
https://twitter.com/manojmuntashir/status/1677504640009781250
In just few hours, the post saw over 18 lakh views. However, users shared mixed reviews.
Check out some of the responses below:
One user wrote: “They have not come right, they have come in torn condition, that’s why they are crying out in apology.”
https://twitter.com/SmokingLiberals/status/1677524908124016640
“When Hindus start boycotting, your eyes are opened because your only aim is to earn money,” wrote another user.
https://twitter.com/Lawyer_Kalpana/status/1677518752085348352
A third user pointed out: “Apologies rejected!”
https://twitter.com/0__Shunya__0/status/1677594188475666433
“Nobody has insulted Sanatana more than you. Stop this drama now," wrote a fourth.
https://twitter.com/Cryptic_Miind/status/1677548393139437569
“We never forget nor forgive! I was your fan but unfollowed you when you said Hanuman Ji is not a Bhagwan but just a Bhakt. Deleted your songs from my library and unsubscribed on YouTube too,” said a fifth.
https://twitter.com/SanatanTalks/status/1677516077545443328
Several users tried their best to look on the bright side of things.
One user wrote: “No problem. Accepting your mistake is a big step. We should move forward.”
https://twitter.com/onlywithtruth1/status/1677506385435820032
The same post was shared by the famous lyricist on Instagram.
Check out the post:
The post garnered over 54,000 views.
The film features Prabhas, Kriti Sanon and Saif Ali Khan among others.
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