Director Ali Abbas Zafar’s new web show Tandav has landed into controversy for allegedly offending Hindu religious sentiments, soon after it was released on Friday. A section of people has taken an offence over the show’s one particular scene wherein actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub plays a stage performer appearing as Lord Shiva and is heard saying, “Azaadi, what the…?”
Many viewers believe that the makers were attempting to “mock” and “target” the Hindu deity, even as people trended #BoycottTandav. Leaders, celebrities and other popular stars have joined the chorus to ban the web series. While there are a section of other people who have stood in support of the web series. Here are some of the reactions:
Manoj Kotak
Manoj Kotak, MP from Maharashtra condemned the web series calling for Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar to regulate the OTT platforms. “OTT Platforms having absolute freedom from censorship has led to repeated attacks on Hindu sentiments which I strongly condemn.spoke to hon. Prakash Javdekar ji and requested that OTT content be regulated in the interest of integrity of India & we are fast moving in that direction.
OTT Platforms having absolute freedom from censorship has led to repeated attacks on Hindu sentiments which I strongly condemn.spoke to hon.@PrakashJavdekar ji & requested that OTT content be regulated in the interest of integrity of India & we are fast moving in that direction.— Manoj Kotak (@manoj_kotak) January 16, 2021
Ram Kadam
There has been a continous attempt at defaming hindu deities. Knowing that the people are patient, the people in film industry makes attempt at defmaing the god and godess.
We won’t tolerate this. They should apologise and people should boycott the TV series.
Ban the series. Come down on your knees and apologise to the people of the country. Insult of Hindu Gods and goddesses will not be tolerated
तांडव वेब सिरीज मालिके मध्ये झालेल्या हिंदु देव देवतांच्या विटंबनेच्या संदर्भात हिंदूच्या दुखावलेल्या भावने विरोधात मी या वेब सिरीज च्या निर्माता, दिगर्दरशक, अभिनेता यांच्या विरोधात FRI दाखल करण्यासाठी घाटकोपर चिरागनगर पोलिस ठाणे येथे 12. 30 जाणार आहेत.— Ram Kadam – राम कदम (@ramkadam) January 17, 2021
Sidharth Shukla
Actor Sidharth Sidharth Shukla praised the web series calling it a ‘well-written show, with a gripping story-line.’ “Watched 3 episodes of Tandav on Prime last night and my mind is doing Tandav since then. What a well-written show, with a gripping story-line. You should also watch. Gauhar Khan your character was so clear, witty and critical. Loved your performance,” the actor wrote on Twitter.
Watched 3 episodes of #TandavOnPrime last night and my mind is doing Tandav since thenWhat a well-written show, with a gripping story-line. Aap bhi dekho @GAUAHAR_KHAN your character was so clear, witty and critical. Loved your performance. pic.twitter.com/DwKItwNJoE— Sidharth Shukla (@sidharth_shukla) January 15, 2021
Kapil Mishra
BJP leader Kapil Mishra alleged that Tandav is ‘anti-Dalit’ and full of ‘communal hatred’ against Hindus. In a tweet, he requested people to write to Prakash Javadekar appealing for a ban on the web series.
Tandav is anti Dalit and full of communal hatred against HindusPlease write to @PrakashJavdekar ji
Email : [email protected]#BanTandavNow
— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) January 16, 2021
Harbhajan Singh
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh praised Sunil Grovar’s acting calling it a brilliant performance.
“Sunil Grovar paaji, what a brilliant performance in Tandav on prime video in. Some of your dialogues were like a googly, totally unexpected,” Harbhajan Singh wrote in a tweet.
.@WhoSunilGrover Paaji, kya brilliant performance hai yaar on #Tandav on @primevideoin.Some of your dialogues were like a googly, totally unexpected.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 15, 2021
Gaurav Goel
BJP state spokesperson Gaurav Goel calling for boycott of the web series said that some elements of Bollywood have ‘nefarious plans’ against the Hindus.
Movies like Manikarnika, Border, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Kesri, Bajirao Mastani, Tanaji will always inspire the generations to come.But some element of bollywood has surely nefarious plans for the Hindus and our country.
Johar and his gang#BoycottBollywood@KanganaTeam
— Gaurav Goel (@goelgauravbjp) January 17, 2021
Many others also join in, calling for a boycott of the web series produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar.
BJP leader from Haryana Arun Yadav said that he will boycott all the upcoming movies of Saif Ali Khan.
मैं सैफ अली खान की आने वाली सभी फिल्मों का बहिष्कार करता हूँ— Arun Yadav (@beingarun28) January 16, 2021
BJP leader Ram Kadam said that he will register a police complaint against the web series.
साढ़े 12 बजे भाजपा तांडव वेब सीरीज के ख़िलाफ़ शिकायत दर्ज कराने घाटकोपर पुलिस स्टेशन जाऊँगा #BanTandavNow— Ram Kadam – राम कदम (@ramkadam) January 17, 2021
Tandav released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday. The show opened to average reviews. Produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar, the 9-episode political drama features a strong ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea Kumud Mishra, Gauahar Khan, Amyra Dastur, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii, Hitten Ttejwani, Paresh Pahuja, and Shonali Nagrani among others.
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