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Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan-starrer Kesari: Chapter 2- The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh has landed in legal trouble days after its OTT release. On Wednesday, West Bengal`s ruling Trinamool Congress accused the makers of the film of distorting the history of the state`s contribution to India`s freedom struggle and insulting Bengali revolutionaries.
Case filed against Kesari 2 makers
An FIR has been filed against seven producers of Kesari Chapter 2 under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Bidhannagar South police station.
The controversy erupted over a scene in the movie that allegedly misrepresents key freedom fighters from Bengal; notably the iconic Bengali revolutionaries Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh.
According to the TMC, the film refers to Khudiram Bose as `Khudiram Singh` and presents Barindra Kumar Ghosh as `Birendra Kumar` from Amritsar.
Calling it a “deliberate distortion of history” and a “deep insult to Bengal” senior TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Arup Chakraborty addressed a press conference at the party headquarters, condemning the portrayal.
TMC questions censor board
Ghosh said, “The names of Bengali revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives for India`s freedom were being distorted. This is not just a mistake, this is a conspiracy to erase Bengal`s role in the freedom movement. How did such a film get a censor certificate?”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, without naming the movie, also slammed the filmmakers charging them with trying to undermine the contributions of freedom fighters from Bengal, in collusion with the BJP.
“There are attempts to undermine the role played by the Bengali revolutionaries during the independence struggle. We condemn this. The BJP has been targeting Bengal and our cultural heritage,” she said.
The TMC alleged that the Centre`s BJP-led government has repeatedly attempted to undermine Bengal`s history and cultural identity.
“This is not the first time. The central government has often played games with Bengal`s legacy and dignity. But this time, the limit has been crossed,” claimed Ghosh.
TMC leaders have demanded immediate action from the Centre and questioned the role of the censor board.
Ritwick Chakraborty slams Kesari 2
Noted Bengali actor Ritwick Chakraborty also criticised the filmmakers for not giving due attention to facts and details. “I don`t know whether I should call it a bad research team or a poor screenplay. It is quite obvious that attempts were made to undermine the role of Bengali revolutionaries,” Chakraborty said.
About Kesari 2
The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and based on the book `The Case That Shook the Empire` by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, allegedly altered the identities of multiple historical figures. Actor Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday are among the film`s cast.
(with inputs from PTI)
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