Pathaan’s first song Besharam Rang can’t seem to catch a break. Ever since the song was released, it has been the center of controversy and intense backlash. From being dubbed as ‘vulgar’ to being boycotted for allegedly hurting religious and patriotic sentiments, everyone seems to have an opinion on the song. Even actress-singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi weighed in on the controversy.
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi reacts to the Besharam Rang row
Taking to Twitter, Shah Rukh Khan’s Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa co-star Suchitra Krishnamoorthi argued that it was people’s mindset that was shameless instead of the colors. “Rang kabhi besharam nahin ho sakte. Besharam hote hai logon ke iraade,” she tweeted amid the row.
Besharam Rang row
Having dropped on December 12, Besharam Rang was the first song to be released from Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback film Pathaan. While the song was highly anticipated, it has been receiving massive backlash for being ‘vulgar’ and ‘hurting religious and patriotic sentiments.
From home minister of Madhya Pradesh Narottam Mishra to Mahant of Ayodhya’s Hanuman Garhi Raju Das, many have threatened to ban the action movie. The most recent statement was made by BJP MLA Ram Kadam who said that no film insulting Hindutva will be tolerated. In Indore, protests have been held to boycott the film.
While the song has been facing immense criticism due to its costumes and colours, actress Swara Bhasker and actor-politician Prakash Raj have come out in support of the song and the cast. “#Besharam BIGOTS.. So it’s okay when Saffron clad men garland rapists..give hate speech, broker MLAs, a Saffron clad swamiji rapes Minors, But not a DRESS in a film ?? #justasking,” Prakash Raj had tweeted.
About Pathaan
Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film marks Shah Rukh Khan’s comeback after a four-year hiatus from full time acting. Deepika Padukone and John Abraham will also be seen in pivotal roles. Scheduled to hit the big screens on January 25 next year, the film will be available in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.
