Kareena Kapoor Sita Controversy: Right wing group Bajrang Dal submitted a memorandum in Nagpur, in reference to the alleged news about the casting of actor Kareena Kapoor Khan in the role of Sita for an upcoming project. Handing their memorandum to Nagpur Zila Adhikari the group warned of protests if such a film was ever made, with Khan in it.
According to a report by TOI, the memorandum contains several images of Kapoor Khan- in a bikini, visiting Ajmer Sharif and even an image in which her face has been morphed to look like that of Shurpanakha. "We strongly oppose this film. If this film is made, then if will face strong resistance," said one party member.
What's the controversy about?
Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan is facing threats of boycott on social media after rumours began to do rounds that she was being cast in the role of Sita in an upcoming film and was asking fee of 12 crore rupees for the project. While there has been no confirmation about the said film or its supposed casting, Khan was trolled through the weekend for demanding such a high fees to play such a "revered" character.
The film is reportedly being directed by Alaukik Desai and actor Ranveer Singh has reportedly been approached for the role of Ravan in the film. Check out why trolls love to target Kareena Kapoor Khan here.
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Before the memorandum, Kapoor's casting incurred her immense trolling social media for her alleged casting. "Who give license to Bollywood to play with our emotion and faith?" asked one user.
"She doesnt deserve mata Sita Folded hands character play at all. If any filmmaker dare to make a movie on a particular community where she belongs now then yes she can play a character we all love to watch," tweeted another user.
Here are some other tweets doing rounds on social media:
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