Congress MP flags Ranbir Kapoor's Animal in Parliament over ‘shameful’ defence for violence, says ‘my daughter cried…’
₹563.3 crore gross at the worldwide box office in the first week of its release. However many – including Congress Rajya Sabha MP Ranjeet Ranjan – have lambasted the film for its “justification of violence and misogyny". “My daughter and a bunch of other children were watching the film.
They cried and left the theatre at halftime. The film's justification of violence and misogyny is shameful," she told the Upper House of Parliament on Thursday. The Congress MP also stressed the influence of cinema in society – especially among the youth.
Ranjan also raised concerns about the song 'Arjan Vailly' in the film. She also slammed the catchy Arjan Vailly song that has gone viral in recent days for striking an ‘offensive’ note. The song was even used by the BJP as it celebrated its multi-state electoral triumph earlier this week.
Ranjan however contended that the film's use of the song to highlight a gang war was offensive. She also noted that Arjan Vailly – also known as Arjan Singh Nalwa – had been a prominent figure in Sikh history. He was the son of 19th century Sikh military commander Hari Singh Nalwa and is known for his bravery and valour.
Animal stars film starred Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. The film was released last week to mixed reviews and is currently competing at the box office with Meghna Gulzar's ‘Sam Bahadur’. A section of critics and viewers have panned the film for being ‘misogynistic’ and graphically violent.
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