Brahmastra leads Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were not prevented from praying at Ujjain’s Mahakal temple, says Madhya Pradesh Minister of the Interior Narottam Mishra, who claims “it was their decision because of the protests not to go there.
On Wednesday, Ayan Mukerji released a new preview featuring ‘Guru Ji’ Amitabh Bachchan explaining the world of Astraverse to Shiva, aka Ranbir Kapoor. The teaser certainly got fans hyped for the film.
Ayan Mukerji also reacted strongly to the protests that took place at the famous Mahakal Temple in Ujjain to prevent the main actors of his film, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, from entering the sacred premises. At a press conference in New Delhi, Ayan said he felt “very bad” that Ranbir and Alia were unable to seek the Mahakal’s blessing.
Brahmastra
Brahmastra has sparked protests in Ujjain over Ranbir’s earlier statement on beef consumption, which has resurfaced on social media. The prominent couple had visited the city’s famed Mahakal temple to offer their prayers but were forced to skip the aarti after protesters barred them from entering the temple. Brahmastra hits theaters on September 9th.
What did Ranbir Kapoor say about beef and why is he facing protests?
Workers in Bajrang Dal raised slogans “Jai Shriram“, as Ranbir Kapoor, along with his wife Alia Bhatt, arrived for Darshan at Mahakal Temple before the release of Brahmastra.
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They protested the actor over his 2011 statement about eating beef. In 2011, while promoting his movie Rockstar, Ranbir Kapoor said he loves to eat beef. “My family is from Peshawar, so a lot of food came from Peshawar. I’m a fan of lamb, paya , and veal. Yes, I’m a big meat fanatic,” he said.
The old video went viral on social media before the release of Brahmastra and Ranbir Kapoor is criticized for eating beef.
Why is it boycotted social networks and beef?
Brahmastra with Ranbir Kapoor has been facing boycott calls on social media for some time. Some on the internet pointed out that Ranbir was working with Aamir Khan on his film PK, which allegedly offended Hindu religious sensibilities. Some shared a screenshot of a scene from Brahmastra where Ranbir with shoes enters a Durga Puja panda.
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This scene in question had previously caused controversy, however, director Ayan Mukerji issued a clarification stating that it was not a temple but a pandal and therefore Ranbir wore shoes. Others are not satisfied with Ranbir’s claim.
Protest on movie
Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday said that there was “no restriction” on Brahmastra lead actors, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, to take darshan of Mahakal in Ujjain but the Bollywood couple decided against visiting the temple due to a protest.
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Brahmastra sparked protests in Ujjain over Ranbir’s past statement on beef-eating that resurfaced on social media recently. Alia and Ranbir had visited the city’s famous temple to offer their prayers but were forced to skip the aarti after protestors allegedly didn’t let them enter the temple.
“The protest is a different matter. There was no restriction on them to offer prayers (at the temple). Other persons accompanying the actor couple had offered prayers and all arrangements were in place,” Mishra, who is the state government’s spokesman.
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He said the local administration told him that Ranbir and Alia were requested to visit the temple “but it was their decision not to go there because of the protest”.
However, despite all the boycott calls and protests, Brahmastra has managed to sell 1.31 lakh in national chains for the opening day till September 7 and 2.50 lakh plus tickets for the opening weekend in the three national chains.
