Advertisement

Updated January 18th, 2021 at 19:37 IST

Kangana Ranaut opines on 'Tandav' row, calls content 'creatively poor' and 'atrocious'

Reacting to 'Tandav' controversy, Kangana Ranaut on Monday said that the series was 'creatively poor, atrocious and objectionable on every level'.

Reported by: Chetna Kapoor
Kangana Ranaut
| Image:self
Advertisement

Tandav, a nine-episode political thriller starring Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week and is neck-deep in trouble with loud calls for its boycott and an FIR against its makers in Lucknow. At the centre of the row is a scene with Zeeshan, in the role of college student Shiva, playing the Hindu God Mahadev in a theatre production.

Opining on the same, Kangana Ranaut on Monday said that the series was 'creatively poor, atrocious and objectionable on every level'. Read her full tweet —

'Tandav' row: Team of 4 UP cops leave for Mumbai, MP Minister demands stay on webseries

'Tandav' Makers Release Statement

Taking cognisance of complaints about the web series, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday sought an explanation from the Amazon Prime Video on the issue. Responding to the row, the makers released an official statement on Monday evening and apologised "unconditionally" for hurting the sentiments.

Director Ali Abbas Zafar released the statement on his Twitter handle.

On 'Tandav' controversy, Mayawati seeks removal of 'objectionable' scene; leaders react

Full statement

"We have been closely monitoring viewer reactions to the web series ‘Tandav’ and today during a discussion, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have informed us regarding a large number of grievances and petitions received on various facets of the web series with serious concerns and apprehensions regarding its content hurting the sentiments of the people.
 
The web series ‘Tandav’ is a work of fiction and any resemblance to acts and persons and events is purely coincidental. The cast and crew did not have any intention to offend the sentiments of any individual, caste, community, race, religion or religious beliefs or insult or outrage any institution, political party or person, living or dead. The cast and crew of ‘Tandav’ take cognizance of the concerns expressed by the people and unconditionally apologize if it has unintentionally hurt anybody’s sentiments.'

 (With PTI inputs)

Advertisement

Published January 18th, 2021 at 19:37 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending Quicks

UFC Exclusive Erin Blanchfield
4 minutes ago
WWE Bloodline
6 minutes ago
Ramya on Uttarakaanda sets
11 minutes ago
Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell
12 minutes ago
Maharashtra Politics: Did Govinda Say Congress Ignored Him For 13 Years?
13 minutes ago
Jailed Gangster Mukhtar Ansari Passes Away
15 minutes ago
Torrent Power
17 minutes ago
Securing a Loan Against Property Despite Inconsistent Employment History
18 minutes ago
Riyan Parag
22 minutes ago
Watch King Kong X Godzilla to Crew, visit your nearest PVR INOX cinema this week
23 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo