The movie Oppenheimer, which launched on July 21, is receiving flak for an intimate scene the place Cillian Murphy may be seen studying Bhagavad Gita whereas having sexual activity. The scene has been termed as “insult to Hinduism” with individuals demanding apology for a similar.

Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner with the federal government of India, sharing a press launch by the ‘Save Culture Save India Foundation’ objecting to scene. The basis not solely mentioned that the scene be eliminated but additionally demanded punishment for these concerned.

“It has come to the notice of Save Culture Save India Foundation that the movie Oppenheimer which was released on 21st July contains scenes which make a scathing attack on Hinduism. A scene in the movie shows a woman makes a man read Bhagwad Gita aloud while getting over him and doing sexual intercourse, ” the press launch mentioned.

It added, “One is perplexed as to how the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) could approve the movie with this scene.”

“The Foundation urges, on behalf of the public of this nation and timeless tradition of lives being transformed by revered Gita, the I & B Ministry to do all that is needed to uphold dignity of the revered holy book of the Hindus, punish those involved and setting processes in place that such things do not happen in future.”

Netizens Furious

The scene additionally sparked large outrage on social media the place netizens objected to the Bhagavad Gita reference and termed it an “insult to Hinduism”. Several netizens blasted the filmmakers and demanded an apology.

“There is no historical evidence that J Robert #Oppenheimer used to receive Bhagvad Gita Paath lessons from his sex-partners during sex. Woke Hollywood has no reason to give any more value to Gita than a petty prop. But why is Bharat so comfortable with this?,” a netizen wrote.

Another particular person wrote, “Heard that Censor Board did not cut a sex scene while Bhagvad Gita is being chanted in #Oppenheimer. Disgusting! A new low.” A netizen shared a clip of the controversial scene and wrote, “We Hindus must never tolerate this deliberate insult mocking Hinduism. Confiscate release certificate. Immediately impose ban on release of #Oppenheimer movie all across Bharat. Demand apoloy from producer.”