J. Robert Oppenheimer, a renowned American theoretical physicist, is the subject of Christopher Nolan’s most recent biographical drama, “Oppenheimer.” After its release in India, the film ended up involved in controversy. Certain sectors of fans and social media users were outraged by a sequence in the film showing Oppenheimer indulging in a sexual relationship while reciting phrases from an old Sanskrit scripture. They contend what is said is from the sacred Bhagavad Gita and have urged that the scene be removed from the film. They believe that the motive behind this is that it is a serious attack on Hinduism. The uproar has prompted demands for a boycott of the film.
In the controversial scene from “Oppenheimer,” Cillian Murphy’s portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer had a sexual encounter with Florence Pugh’s version of psychologist Jean Tatlock. Tatlock requests that Oppenheimer recite a verse from a Sanskrit book at the private moment. Neither the book’s title nor cover are visible. Oppenheimer, who was fascinated by Hindu classics such as the Bhagavad Gita, then reads the verse mentioned by Tatlock. That is the notorious line: “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”
The film’s release in India sparked a surge of outrage on social media sites. Social media users voiced their disapproval of the controversial scene’s representation of the Bhagavad Gita. The fury was heightened by an open letter written by Uday Mahurkar, the Government of India’s Information Commissioner and the founder of the Save Culture Save India Foundation. Mahurkar requested that the entire scene be removed internationally in a letter sent to Christopher Nolan. He stated that it is a distressing attack on Hinduism and degrades the treasured book’s dignity.
The negative social media reaction to “Oppenheimer” sparked an internet boycott of the film. Users expressed their dissatisfaction with the directors and stated concerns about how Hinduism is portrayed in Western films. Many people believe that such situations perpetuate bad preconceptions and are insulting to the sacred scriptures of the faith.
One user wrote on Twitter, “I just learned there is a highly offensive scene involving the Bhagavad Gita in it. I will not repeat it here, but it involves something explicit. Never trust Hollywood and the West to depict Hinduism positively and accurately.”
Another user stated their dissatisfaction, saying, “#ChristopherNolan can put Bhagvat geeta anywhere in the movie but idk why he showed that in this scene, I know that book had impacted #Oppenheimer in many ways but this is not a suitable place to show that. #barbieheimer #Hindu #OppenheimerFilm.”
Christopher Nolan has yet to speak publicly to the criticism concerning “Oppenheimer” and the demand for the scene to be removed. It remains to be seen if an action to the outrage will be undertaken.
In regard to film classification, the picture received a U/A rating from India’s Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). After several parts were cut to make the video shorter, it is now appropriate for viewers over the age of 13. In the United States, however, “Oppenheimer” has been labelled ‘R- Restricted,’ necessitating viewers under the age of 17 to be supervised by a parent or adult guardian. This is Nolan’s first R-rated film, which has aroused some questions among fans.
Murphy said in the promotion for “Oppenheimer” that he had read the Bhagavad Gita in order to prepare for the role. “It was an absolutely beautiful text, very inspiring,” he reflected. “Oppenheimer” is a Universal Pictures production that also stars Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Casey Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Rami Malek, and Kenneth Branagh.
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