Since the debut of “Besharam Rang,” the first song from Pathaan, the band has been making headlines. The song appears to have caused a great deal of criticism regarding the dance techniques and clothing choices. Right-wing organisations have protested, calling for a boycott of the movie. Several lawmakers have even threatened to outlaw the movie in some areas. Ayodhya-based seer Paramhans Acharya has now escalated the situation by threatening to kill the celebrity if they cross paths.
According to recent allegations, he even referred to superstar Shah Rukh Khan as a “jihadi.” According to reports, he remarked, “People of our Sanatan Dharma are consistently protesting over this. Shahrukh Khan’s poster was burned today. I’ll burn Shah Rukh Khan alive if I ever have the chance to meet the cinema jihadi.” He continued by saying that he would represent them in court if anyone else had the fortitude to do the same. The danger persisted after this. According to accounts, Acharya threatened theatre owners, warning them not to show the movie or they would burn the buildings down.
Readers might be reminded of the controversy surrounding the movie Pathaan caused by Deepika Padukone’s controversial choice to wear a saffron-colored bikini, which offended some religious organisations. They objected, saying that it hurt their feelings, but they also went on to say that the film’s powerful chemistry between the actress and SRK and the actress’ gyrating dancing movements will corrupt the young.
In addition to these demonstrations, a FIR has also been filed in Mumbai about the same issue against the song’s creators and cast.