The dialogue writer of the recently released Bollywood film Adipurush, Manoj Muntashir, has apologized for the use of certain dialogues in the film that have been criticized for being "pedestrian" and "disrespectful" to Hindu deities.
In a statement posted on social media, Muntashir said that he accepts his mistake and extends his unconditional apology to those who have been offended by the dialogues. He said that he had penned more than 4,000 lines for the film, but that "some sentiments got hurt because of five lines."
He also said that he and the film's director, Om Raut, have decided to revise the dialogues that have been criticized. The revised dialogues will be added to the film this week.
The controversy over the dialogues in Adipurush began shortly after the film's release on Friday. Some people have criticized the use of words like "bhosdike" and "chutiya" in the film, which they say are disrespectful to Hindu deities. Others have criticized the film's portrayal of Sita, saying that it is not in line with her traditional depiction in the Ramayana.
The controversy has led to calls for a ban on the film in some parts of India. However, the film's producers have said that they will not bow to pressure and that the film will continue to be screened in cinemas.
In his apology, Muntashir said that he understands the concerns of those who have been offended by the dialogues, and that he regrets any pain that he has caused. He said that he wrote the dialogues with the best of intentions, and that he never meant to disrespect any Hindu deities or their followers.
He concluded his statement by saying that he hopes that people will accept his apology and that they will continue to enjoy the film.
