Hindu outfit lodges complaint against RGV’s ‘Thriller’ alleging hurting of religious sentiments
By S.N.Panda
NABARANGPUR, AUG. 15: Hindu Ekta Bahini (HEB), a cultural organisation based in Odisha’s Nagarbangpur district, on Friday lodged a complaint with the local police in against upcoming web film ‘Thriller’ alleging that it has hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindus.
Convener Gourishankar Sahu along with other members of the HEB lodged a complaint against ‘Thriller’ director Ram Gopal Varma and actors Apsara Rani and Rock Kacchi seeking necessary action.
Referring to the 2.36-minute trailer which was released on July 30, the HEB mentioned that the background music played is not ideal as it recites names of Hindu Gods – Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Sambho, and Hari Om which purportedly hurts the religious sentiments.
“The trailer not only promotes nudity and vulgarity, but the background music recites names of our Hindu Gods. Protesting such malicious act, we have filed a police complaint,” said the convener.
“This trailer singles out religious sentiments. Whoever watches this video will get disturbed as it intentionally outrages religious belief. We are deeply hurt which is why we have lodged a complaint at Nabarangpur police station,” stated Rashmikanta Nayak, member of the Hindu Ekta Bahini.
In fact, the two protagonists in the movie –Apsara Rani and Rock Kacchi – are from Odisha. More interestingly, Rock Kacchi hails from Nabarangpur.
The local police reportedly said it was examining the complaint and basing on findings it would take “appropriate” action.
