Om Raut's Adipurush drew a massive backlash earlier this year. Writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla was among those who were called out for his work in the movie. Months after the release of the movie, Manoj spoke out as he went on to accept that it was&nbsp;''100 per cent a mistake.'' 
 
Manoj wrote the Prabhas&nbsp;starrer movie, which was inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayan. The dialogues of the movie were deemed indecent and objectionable, and the way&nbsp;epic was presented was a big issue and was slammed by the people for ''hurting their religious sentiments." 
 
During his recent interview with the Indian news channel Aajtak, Muntashir reacted to all the backlash as he went on to reveal that it was a mistake and nothing was intentional.&nbsp; 
 
"There is no doubt about it. I am not such an insecure person that I would defend my writing skills by saying that I have written well. It's a 100 per cent mistake. Yes, I made a big mistake. But, there was no bad intention behind that mistake. I had absolutely no intention of hurting the religion and causing trouble to Sanatan or to defame Lord Ram or to say something about Hanuman ji which is not there." 
 
''A mistake has been made. I have learned a lot from this accident and it was a great learning process. I will be very careful from now on,” he said. 
 
Reflecting on his statement that he said, when the controversy erupted at the time of the release, Muntashir said, ''I feel that when people were furious, I should not have clarified at that time. This was my biggest mistake. I should not have spoken at that time. If people are angry with my clarification, then their anger is justified. Because that was not the time to clarify and today I understand that mistake."Muntashir went on to reveal that he moved abroad after receiving death threats after the movie's release. He said, “The world may consider you good and tomorrow it may be considered bad but for your family, you are a hero.”&nbsp; 
 
At the end of the conversation, the writer said that he deserved a second chance after whatever happened.&nbsp;Directed by Om Raut, the movie stars Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti as Goddess Sita, Sunny Singh as Laxman, and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana. Made on a hefty budget of Rs 500 crore, Om Raut's movie bombed at the box office and was seen as the biggest disappointment of this year when it comes to box office numbers.&nbsp;

(With inputs from the agencies)

Om Raut's Adipurush drew a massive backlash earlier this year. Writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla was among those who were called out for his work in the movie. Months after the release of the movie, Manoj spoke out as he went on to accept that it was ''100 per cent a mistake.

Om Raut's Adipurush drew a massive backlash earlier this year. Writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla was among those who were called out for his work in the movie. Months after the release of the movie, Manoj spoke out as he went on to accept that it was ''100 per cent a mistake.'' Manoj wrote the Prabhas starrer movie, which was inspired by the Hindu epic Ramayan. The dialogues of the movie were deemed indecent and objectionable, and the way epic was presented was a big issue and was slammed by the people for ''hurting their religious sentiments." During his recent interview with the Indian news channel Aajtak, Muntashir reacted to all the backlash as he went on to reveal that it was a mistake and nothing was intentional. "There is no doubt about it. I am not such an insecure person that I would defend my writing skills by saying that I have written well. It's a 100 per cent mistake. Yes, I made a big mistake. But, there was no bad intention behind that mistake. I had absolutely no intention of hurting the religion and causing trouble to Sanatan or to defame Lord Ram or to say something about Hanuman ji which is not there." ''A mistake has been made. I have learned a lot from this accident and it was a great learning process. I will be very careful from now on,” he said. Reflecting on his statement that he said, when the controversy erupted at the time of the release, Muntashir said, ''I feel that when people were furious, I should not have clarified at that time. This was my biggest mistake. I should not have spoken at that time. If people are angry with my clarification, then their anger is justified. Because that was not the time to clarify and today I understand that mistake."Muntashir went on to reveal that he moved abroad after receiving death threats after the movie's release. He said, “The world may consider you good and tomorrow it may be considered bad but for your family, you are a hero.” At the end of the conversation, the writer said that he deserved a second chance after whatever happened. Directed by Om Raut, the movie stars Prabhas as Lord Ram, Kriti as Goddess Sita, Sunny Singh as Laxman, and Saif Ali Khan as Ravana. Made on a hefty budget of Rs 500 crore, Om Raut's movie bombed at the box office and was seen as the biggest disappointment of this year when it comes to box office numbers. (With inputs from the agencies)

Manoj Muntashir on Adipurush controversy: 'I made a big mistake'

The troubles for the film Adipurush and its makers continue to mount, as not only the audience but now a court of law has stepped in to address the ongoing controversy. The Allahabad High Court of&nbsp;the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh&nbsp;has reprimanded the makers of the film for its dialogues that have been the reason for such outrage around the country. The court has directed co-writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla to be included as a party in the case and issued a notice, requiring him to respond within a week. During the hearing of a petition seeking a ban on Adipurush, which claims to be a mythological action film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, the court expressed concern about the nature of the film.

Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-adipurush-review-ramayana-gets-a-vfx-makeover-605175">&nbsp;Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover</a>

"The nature of dialogues in the film is a big issue. Ramayana is a paragon for us. People read Ramcharitmanas before leaving home," the court said as per NDTV.

Considering the matter as a serious issue, the court questioned the actions taken by the censor board. Although the objectionable dialogues were reportedly removed from the film, the court demanded clarity on the board's actions regarding the film's content and scenes. The court asserted that removal alone would not suffice and sought further instructions, indicating the possibility of halting the film's exhibition to provide relief to those whose sentiments were hurt.

The court also acknowledged media reports of people going to theaters and attempting to shut down the film but expressed gratitude that no acts of vandalism took place.

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<h2>What is Adipurush all about?</h2>

Simply put, Adipurush is a cinematic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, believed to have been written by sage Valmiki. Directed and co-written (with Manoj Muntashir) by Om Raut, it features a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdatta Nage. It was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu.&nbsp;

<h2>Why is Adipurush surrounded by controversy?</h2>

The release of the film has ignited intense debates and public outrage, primarily due to certain dialogues that have been deemed indecent and objectionable. Particularly, the dialogues attributed to the character Hanuman in the Lanka dahan sequence have sparked controversy, leading to discussions on their appropriateness within the film.

Writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla, however, came forward to defend the film, suggesting that the inclusion of these dialogues was intentional and intended to create a diversion or division among multiple characters. He further argued that similar dialogues had been used by renowned saints and storytellers in India, saying that he was not the first to write such lines as they were "already there". Shukla clarified that Adipurush drew inspiration from the Ramayana but was not a direct adaptation of the epic.

His clarification, though, seemed to have made things worse, as the controversy does not seem to die down.

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The troubles for the film Adipurush and its makers continue to mount, as not only the audience but now a court of law has stepped in to address the ongoing controversy.

The troubles for the film Adipurush and its makers continue to mount, as not only the audience but now a court of law has stepped in to address the ongoing controversy. The Allahabad High Court of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has reprimanded the makers of the film for its dialogues that have been the reason for such outrage around the country. The court has directed co-writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla to be included as a party in the case and issued a notice, requiring him to respond within a week. During the hearing of a petition seeking a ban on Adipurush, which claims to be a mythological action film based on the Hindu epic Ramayana, the court expressed concern about the nature of the film. Also Read: Adipurush review: Ramayana gets a VFX makeover "The nature of dialogues in the film is a big issue. Ramayana is a paragon for us. People read Ramcharitmanas before leaving home," the court said as per NDTV. Considering the matter as a serious issue, the court questioned the actions taken by the censor board. Although the objectionable dialogues were reportedly removed from the film, the court demanded clarity on the board's actions regarding the film's content and scenes. The court asserted that removal alone would not suffice and sought further instructions, indicating the possibility of halting the film's exhibition to provide relief to those whose sentiments were hurt. The court also acknowledged media reports of people going to theaters and attempting to shut down the film but expressed gratitude that no acts of vandalism took place. What is Adipurush all about? Simply put, Adipurush is a cinematic retelling of the Hindu epic Ramayana, believed to have been written by sage Valmiki. Directed and co-written (with Manoj Muntashir) by Om Raut, it features a star-studded cast including Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, Sunny Singh, and Devdatta Nage. It was shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu. Why is Adipurush surrounded by controversy? The release of the film has ignited intense debates and public outrage, primarily due to certain dialogues that have been deemed indecent and objectionable. Particularly, the dialogues attributed to the character Hanuman in the Lanka dahan sequence have sparked controversy, leading to discussions on their appropriateness within the film. Writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla, however, came forward to defend the film, suggesting that the inclusion of these dialogues was intentional and intended to create a diversion or division among multiple characters. He further argued that similar dialogues had been used by renowned saints and storytellers in India, saying that he was not the first to write such lines as they were "already there". Shukla clarified that Adipurush drew inspiration from the Ramayana but was not a direct adaptation of the epic. His clarification, though, seemed to have made things worse, as the controversy does not seem to die down. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Manoj Muntashir on Adipurush controversy: 'I made a big mistake'

Allahabad High Court reprimands Adipurush makers over dialogues, Manoj Muntashir served notice