A few months ago, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh faced heavy criticism for mimicking a deity on stage, after which he apologized. However, it seems the Bollywood industry has not learned its lesson, as similar voices are being raised again. Now, a Bollywood comedy film has attempted to use divine worship for humor, leading to fresh controversy.Arayna Women's Cotton Printed Floral Straight Kurta with Palazzo Pants and Dupatta

In the Kannada films 'Kantara' and 'Kantara: Chapter 1', the coastal region's divine worship, its glory, and traditions were portrayed with utmost respect. During the film's release, director Rishab Shetty clearly stated that great care was taken to avoid any disrespect to the deities. He repeatedly emphasized that mimicking deities or using them for comedy is wrong.

Despite this, some Bollywood comedy films continue the trend of over-the-top comedy, body shaming, and lightly treating sensitive topics. In a similar vein, the Hindi comedy film 'Rahu-Ketu' reportedly used the scream from 'Kantara' and some references for humor. The film was gearing up for release in a few days.Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu' Sankranti Blockbuster: Enters 100 Crore Club in Just 2 Days

However, citing that these scenes could hurt devotees' sentiments, the Censor Board intervened and removed those portions from the film. In 'Rahu-Ketu', which tells the story of two young men, the Board deemed the use of the divine scream and 'Kantara' references inappropriate.

Rishab Shetty, Hombale Films, and the 'Kantara' team have previously spoken clearly on this matter. They maintain that divine worship is a matter of faith and devotion, and it should not be used for humor or commercial gain. Many view the Censor Board's timely action this time as welcome.