Controversy Surrounds "Oppenheimer" Film: Netizens Unhappy with the Handling of 'Bhagavad Gita' Verse
The contentious scene has stirred outrage, with many users voicing their displeasure on social media platforms.The movie's handling of this sensitive matter has become a topic of heated debate, sparking discussions about religious sensitivity and artistic freedom
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00:00 Christopher Nolan's much-awaited movie Oppenheimer has been released. The film
00:04 delves into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the renowned scientist
00:08 widely known as the father of the atomic bomb and his pivotal role in the
00:12 groundbreaking Manhattan Project. While many are familiar with Oppenheimer's
00:17 scientific achievements, few are aware of his profound connection to the ancient
00:21 Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. Multiple reports suggest that Oppenheimer
00:25 not only had a deep understanding of the core teachings of the Gita but also
00:29 memorized its verses. It is said that he kept a copy of the sacred book on his
00:34 work desk, often gifting English translated versions to the colleagues
00:38 and friends. To delve deeper into his appreciation for the Gita, Oppenheimer
00:43 even learned Sanskrit in 1933. However, as fans flocked to movie theaters to watch
00:50 Oppenheimer, they were left in shock after discovering that one of the verses
00:54 from the Bhagavad Gita was used in an appropriate manner. The scene where
00:58 Florence Pugh makes Celian Murphy read from the Gita while having s**t has sparked
01:02 anger among users on Twitter. Many expressed their dissatisfaction with
01:07 the censor board of film certification for not cutting the scene, feeling that it
01:11 disrespects the religious belief. One Twitter user wrote, "Just imagine any
01:16 other religious book in place of Gita and you can imagine the outrage. Why is
01:21 Hindu religion considered a soft target?" Another user questioned, "Why is it so
01:25 easy for them to disrespect our religion and get a free pass?" Apart from Celian
01:31 Murphy, the Oppenheimer cast includes Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Robert Downey
01:36 Jr. in pivotal roles.
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