Bheeshma: BJP's 'religious cell' objects to 'insulting' title, demands it be changed

Controversies have become common for films today. While even politicians and parties objecting to films are frequently seen for Bollywood, even South films are not far off from it. After Vijay’s Sarkar ruffling feathers of the top political parties or Bharatiya Janata Party recently protesting against the actor’s Master, now the BJP has objected to Nithiin-Rashmika Mandanna’s Bheeshma over its title. 

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As per reports, the BJP’s ‘religious cell’ has expressed its displeasure to the makers of the movie for the title, demanding that the title be changed. The members of the body were quoted as saying that in the Maharabharta, Bheeshma was a bachelor. They claimed that in this movie, his name was being used for a ‘lover boy’ and that the title was being used for a commercial film.  

The members of the cell were of the opinion that such a title was a ‘insult’ and that it could hurt the sentiments of Hindus. 

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They also threatened to stall the Telugu film and take the matter up with the court if the demand to change the title was not adhered to. 

Bheeshma 

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In Bheeshma, Nithiin is named Bheeshma Prasad. The songs of the film like Singles Anthem and Whattey Beauty have created significant buzz till now. The romantic comedy also stars Jisshu Sengupta, Anant Nag, among others. 

The movie, directed by Venky Kudumula , hit the theatres on Friday. 

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