Triggered by Deepika's clothes in 'Besharam Rang', Indian minister wants 'Pathaan' banned

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra finds the song objectionable as he demands a ban on Siddhant Anand's film

2023 is touted to be a big year for Bollywood's King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, but not without its fair share of hurdles. Khan has three releases planned for the next year and seems like his comeback film has already irked some in India. 

Pathaan, helmed by Siddhant Anand, stars Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham in pivotal roles. Recently, the first song of the film, Besharam Rang, disappointed fans with its 'tacky' choreography.

However, it wasn't just fans who found the song to be problematic. Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra also expressed his displeasure over the romantic track and called out the makers, specifically pointing out Padukone's skimpy wardrobe in the sizzling number. 

As quoted by the news agency ANI, the minister said, “The costumes in the song at first glance are objectionable. It is clearly visible that the song of the film Pathaan has been shot with a dirty mindset. I don't think this is right, and I will tell the director and makers of the film to fix it. Earlier also Deepika Padukone came in the support of Tukde Tukde Gang at JNU and that's why her mentality has come in front of everyone before.”

The MP, while politicising the track, added, "And that is why I believe that the name of this song Besharam Rang is also objectionable in itself and the way saffron and green have been worn, the colours of the song, the lyrics and the title of the film are not peaceful. It needs improvement. If it is not done, then we will consider whether its telecast should be allowed in Madhya Pradesh. Now let's see, so far all those who have been asked have improved. If it's not done then we will consider."

Earlier, Chandrashekhar Tiwari, President of the Indian party Sanskriti Bachao Manch, also protested against the song and members of his group protested against the lead actors.

Chandrashekhar Tiwari said, "This is an insult to our saffron dress, which Sanskruti Bachao Manch will not tolerate. Shahrukh Khan, when Hindus started boycotting your film, you remembered Vaishno devi. Before the release of your film, you are going to Vaishno Devi."

He added, "You will have to apologise to all Hindus and remove the song from this film because the people of India made you a superstar. Shahrukh Khan, why are you always degrading your image by doing such acts? You should apologise to all Sanatan Dharma believers."

But that's not all. Bollywood Hungama reported that several protests were staged against the film as well. The outlet reported that a group named Veer Shivaji group planned protests on the streets, at a road intersection, in Indore where they burnt the effigies of Khan. 

इंदौर में जलाया गया शाहरुख खान का पुतला शाहरुख खान की फिल्म पठान के गीत में भगवा रंग का इस्तेमाल किए जाने का हो रहा जगह-जगह विरोध हो रहा है इंदौर के वीर शिवाजी ग्रुप ने विरोध स्वरूप शारूख खान का मालवा मिल चौराहे पर पुतला जलाकर फिल्म का विरोध किया गया #pathan @AmitShah #indore pic.twitter.com/vpAHAtxZPG

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As per reports, the protestors claimed that Besharam Rang offended the sentiments of the Hindu community. And therefore, they have been demanding a ban on the release of Pathaan. The film will release on January 25, 2023.

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