Kotnis Ki Amar Kahani), penned an open letter to Gandhi in 1939 in Filmindia. Abbas, the well-known critic, director and screenwriter (notably of Shree 420 and Dr. The audience and the nation may themselves judge what is the truth behind the assassination.It must have taken some doing, but K.A. He added, “When Kolhe played the role of Shivaji Maharaj, why didn’t you ask him, why did he play that role? ”ĭid Gandhi divide the nation or held it in unity? Why did Nathuram Godse kill Gandhi? History is transitive and the carcass of dominant narrative has stayed in living memory. 30 years ago, I also played the role of Godse so does that mean I support Godse? You can ask me why I played the role of Godse? Acting is the source of my livelihood. You cannot support the assassination of Gandhi in the guise of an artist.”Īctor Nana Patekar told the press in Pune, “Amol Kolhe is an actor, this is personal liberty what role wants to do. He said in a tweet according to NDTV, “ Even though his work is done as an artist, it has the support of Nathuram Godse. While Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and senior NCP leader Jitendra Awhad criticized Amol Kolhe. He said, “If he played that role, it doesn’t mean he subscribes to Godse’s ideology or views.”
NCP chief Sharad Pawar has come to Kolhe’s defense, saying the artist’s choice cannot define ideology.
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Does doing the role of Godse in the movie trivialize and oppose the nationalistic sentiment of the member of their fraternity? There has been a mixed reaction to his decision to act the role of Godse.īefore any bifurcation of the party to INC or NCP, the Congress has always shown reverence for their predecessor member, Mahatma Gandhi. He was previously in Shiv Sena but later joined Nationalist Congress Party in 2019. The letter stated, “ the actor who played the role of Nathuram Godse (the traitor and the killer of Gandhiji) is a sitting MP in Lok Sabha and is under the oath of Indian Constitution, if this movie releases the entire nation will be shocked and devastated by the display of the heinous crime which occurred on January 30, 1948.”Īlso Read: What Would Have Happened If Mahatma Gandhi Weren’t There?Īmol Kolhe has been a leading Marathi actor since 2008. The deplorable act of Nathuram Godse doesn’t deserve an inch of respect according to them. Gandhi’s ideology of love and sacrifice is celebrated and loved all around the world. They have written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding its ban on behalf of the entire nation and movie associations. Disrespect To The Father Of The NationĪll India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has stated that the movie glorifies Nathuram Godse, the traitor who killed the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi. This is why this movie should not be released in state’s theaters and OTT platforms ” he said. “Indian culture has always opposed inhuman acts. The release of the film that propagates violence is contradictory.
He added that Gandhi’s death anniversary is an allusion to peace and non-violence.
He stated in the letter, “ Why I killed Gandhi, will be released in theaters and OTT platforms on January 30, the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, which is observed as the National Unity Day, for (upholding) communal harmony world over.” The Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole has sent a letter to chief minister Uddhav Thackeray demanding that the telecast of the movie should be stopped as it will enhance racist tendencies amongst the masses. It will be released on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The movie has a court scene where Godse justifies why he killed Gandhi. The role of Nathuram Godse is played by NCP MP and actor Amol Kolhe. Perpetuation Of Communal Hatred Amol Kolhe plays the role of Nathuram Godse in the film, “Why I killed Gandhi”.
The film officially released in 2017, based on the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by Nathuram Godse, has created a lot of controversies. The short film, Why I Killed Gandhi before its release on the OTT platform Limelight on January 30 is being demanded to be banned.
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