Another day, another movie buzzing with controversy! The upcoming film ‘Param Sundari,’ starring Janhvi Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, is already making waves. But it is not just for the lead pair’s chemistry. A specific scene in the recently released trailer has sparked a major debate.
The trailer for ‘Param Sundari’ hit screens and quickly gained attention. But one particular moment caught people’s eye for the wrong reasons. It features actors Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor sharing a romantic scene. The issue? This intimate moment unfolds inside a church.
Calls to Remove the Church Scene
This scene showing a romantic encounter inside a church has upset members of the Christian community. They feel it crosses a line. The Watchdog Foundation quickly took action. They sent letters to several key authorities. These included the CBFC, the Mumbai Police, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and the Maharashtra government. Their demand is clear: instruct the filmmakers to remove this specific scene from both the movie and its trailer. The complaint suggests that such scenes are often used to simply attract more viewers.
Warning of Public Protests
The complaint from the Watchdog Foundation stresses that a church is a sacred place. They argue it should not be used to display what they call “obscene material.” Such scenes disrespect the sanctity of a religious site. They also deeply hurt the sentiments of the Christian community. The group has made its stance very firm. If the film’s producers fail to remove the controversial scene, they warned of public protests. This shows they are ready to escalate their opposition.
When Does the Film Release?
Amidst this growing controversy, ‘Param Sundari’ is still on track for its theatrical release. Tushar Jalota directed the film. Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films produced it. The movie is now set to hit cinemas on August 29. This date has actually been moved twice before. The film was first scheduled for an April release. Then, it was pushed to July 25. Now, August 29 is the final date. We will have to see if the current controversy impacts this schedule further.