Highlights

  • ‘Oppenheimer’ has been facing backlash in India over a sex scene
  • RGV said, ‘I doubt even 0.0000001 % of Indians read Bhagavad Gita’
  • Several Twitter users agreed with the director

Latest news

Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in landmark French mass rape case

Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years in landmark French mass rape case

PM Modi speaks to King Charles, reaffirms India-UK strategic partnership

PM Modi speaks to King Charles, reaffirms India-UK strategic partnership

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah, discusses J&K's statehood restoration

Omar Abdullah meets Amit Shah, discusses J&K's statehood restoration

Unprecedented fracas on Parliament premises, 2 BJP MPs injured; NDA, Congress file police complaints

Unprecedented fracas on Parliament premises, 2 BJP MPs injured; NDA, Congress file police complaints

Palestinians say six killed in Israeli West Bank operations

Palestinians say six killed in Israeli West Bank operations

Around 70 Hindu pilgrims arrive in Pak from India to perform religious rituals at Katas Raj temples

Around 70 Hindu pilgrims arrive in Pak from India to perform religious rituals at Katas Raj temples

Delhi Elections: MCD passes proposal to release Rs 25.35 crore for preparations

Delhi Elections: MCD passes proposal to release Rs 25.35 crore for preparations

Global stocks struggle amid inflation, economic fears: December 19, 2024 analysis

Global stocks struggle amid inflation, economic fears: December 19, 2024 analysis

Ram Gopal Varma opens up on ‘Oppenheimer’ Bhagavad Gita controversy; takes a dig at Indians: ‘I doubt…’

Lashing out at Indians, RGV said, ‘Irony is that an American nuclear scientist Oppenheimer read the BhagwadGeeta which I doubt even 0.0000001 % of Indians read (sic).’

Ram Gopal Varma opens up on ‘Oppenheimer’ Bhagavad Gita controversy; takes a dig at Indians: ‘I doubt…’

Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ has been facing backlash in India over a sex scene featuring a quote from the Hindu holy text Bhagavad Gita. Now, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has taken a dig at the citizens wondering how many would have actually read the Hindu text.

In a tweet, RGV wrote, 'Irony is that an American nuclear scientist Oppenheimer read the BhagwadGeeta which I doubt even 0.0000001 % of Indians read (sic).’

Several Twitter users agreed with the director that many haven’t read Bhagavad Gita to be proud of the representation in the film.

In the film, the protagonist J. Robert Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, is seen invoking a verse from the holy Hindu scripture Bhagavad Gita immediately after a lovemaking scene with his girlfriend, played by Florence Pugh.

According to ANI, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur has taken a stern view of the controversial scene and has demanded absolute accountability from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in response to it.

‘Oppenheimer’ has become a successful venture in India with tickets getting sold out days before the shows.

The movie is based on the autobiography, ‘American Prometheus’ by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin. It is about the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, who is regarded as the father of the atomic bomb.

Also Watch | Music Maestro Amit Trivedi takes over Melbourne, crowd grooves to ‘London Thumakda’ in full zest

ADVERTISEMENT

Up Next

Ram Gopal Varma opens up on ‘Oppenheimer’ Bhagavad Gita controversy; takes a dig at Indians: ‘I doubt…’

Ram Gopal Varma opens up on ‘Oppenheimer’ Bhagavad Gita controversy; takes a dig at Indians: ‘I doubt…’

Karan Aujla delivers electrifying performance in Delhi-NCR

Karan Aujla delivers electrifying performance in Delhi-NCR

India’s Oscar Entry ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Out of the Race, Sparks Debate Over Selection Process

India’s Oscar Entry ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Out of the Race, Sparks Debate Over Selection Process

Popeye, Tintin enter public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner, Hemingway

Popeye, Tintin enter public domain in 2025 along with novels from Faulkner, Hemingway

Diljit Dosanjh Declares 'No More Concerts in India,' Boycotts Shows Over Poor Infrastructure

Diljit Dosanjh Declares 'No More Concerts in India,' Boycotts Shows Over Poor Infrastructure

Tributes pour in as tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

Tributes pour in as tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain passes away at 73

ADVERTISEMENT

editorji-whatsApp

More videos

When Zakir Hussain reflected on his father's unique rhythmic prayers at his birth in a viral interview

When Zakir Hussain reflected on his father's unique rhythmic prayers at his birth in a viral interview

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain no more

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain no more

Allu Arjun Granted Interim Bail in Hyderabad Stampede Case

Allu Arjun Granted Interim Bail in Hyderabad Stampede Case

Allu Arjun arrested over Hyderabad Pushpa 2 stampede tragedy

Allu Arjun arrested over Hyderabad Pushpa 2 stampede tragedy

'All We Imagine As Light' nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at Critics Choice Awards

'All We Imagine As Light' nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at Critics Choice Awards

Shah Rukh Khan wishes superstar Rajinikanth with a heartfelt birthday post

Shah Rukh Khan wishes superstar Rajinikanth with a heartfelt birthday post

Manoj Bajpayee Talks Hindi Cinema’s Evolution, OTT Hits, and South Cinema’s Dominance

Manoj Bajpayee Talks Hindi Cinema’s Evolution, OTT Hits, and South Cinema’s Dominance

Diljit Dosanjh Advised to Avoid Alcohol-Related Songs During Chandigarh Concert

Diljit Dosanjh Advised to Avoid Alcohol-Related Songs During Chandigarh Concert

Selena Gomez engaged to music producer Benny Blanco

Selena Gomez engaged to music producer Benny Blanco

Anurag Kashyap's Daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire Tie The Knot | See Pics

Anurag Kashyap's Daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and Shane Gregoire Tie The Knot | See Pics

Editorji Technologies Pvt. Ltd. © 2022 All Rights Reserved.