Actress Aishwarya Rajesh gets police protection over film ‘Farhana’ controversy
Actress Aishwarya Rajesh gets police protection over film ‘Farhana’ controversy
In the backdrop of controversy over Adah Sharma’s recently released film The Kerala Story now a similar controversy has erupted over film ‘Farhana’ and the popular actress of the film Aishwarya Rajesh has been provided Police protection with cops deployed outside her Chennai residence to avoid any untoward incident to her and her family. Aishwarya plays the lead role in the movie helmed by Nelson Venkatesan. The film also features Selvaraghavan and Jithan Ramesh and it saw the theatrical release on May 12.
The row over the film ‘Farhana’:
No sooner the trailer was released, a couple of Muslim organisations, including the Indian National League (INL), reportedly termed the film “anti-Islamic” and alleged that it portrayed the Muslim community in a bad light.
INL party leader Tada J Abdul Rahim had also filed a complaint against the film with Chennai Police Commissioner. However, the makers organised a special screening of the film for INL leaders. After watching the film, INL shared a post on Instagram saying that they have withdrawn their protest against the film after finding the movie not to be anti-Muslim.
The makers had also issued an official statement that “Farhana is not against any religion or hurts any sentiments.
Their statement further read, The makers have been into film production that conveys a message of religious harmony, social unity and love. It is painful that despite the film having been cleared for exhibition by the Censor Board, some vested interests are generating controversy over the film.
The statement from the production house Dream Warrior Pictures.also state that their aim is only to provide good movies and never go against any religious sentiments, or beliefs, and moreover, never allow or want to act against any humanity in our stories. The producers also appeal to the brothers and sisters who are creating controversies on the movie to understand it. Tamil Nadu is a paradise for religious harmony and a land that cherishes works of art. It is improper to oppose a censored film before its release due to misunderstandings and create controversies. A film is made through hard work by hundreds of people. Tamil fans will support a film that is not flawed.
‘Farhana’ depicts the journey of a protagonist, Farhana, who is employed by a company offering phone sex chat services. Initially uncomfortable over her job, she gradually develops a connection with a caller who seeks companionship and conversation.
Initially, the film was scheduled to release on January 26, 2023, ironically it was postponed, and hit the theatres on May 12, 2023.
News input KV Raman
