Oppenheimer Movie | Controversy on social media over Sanskrit shlokas being spoken in the sex scene in ‘Oppenheimer’. Navbharat (New India)

New Delhi: American physicist J. The Hollywood biopic ‘Oppenheimer’, based on the life of Robert Oppenheimer (J Robert Oppenheimer), has sparked a controversy on social media over the lead actor reciting a Sanskrit religious verse during a sex scene. Some people using social media claim that the Sanskrit gin-deal used during the scene is related to a verse from ‘Bhagavad Gita’ and they demanded this scene from the film directed by Christopher Nolan.

The 180-minute long film ‘Oppenheimer’, which released in India on Friday, has collected around Rs 30 crore in two days at the box office. Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner in the Government of India, wrote an open letter to Nolan about the “attack on Hindutva” scene in the film and directed that the scene be removed from the film.

Mahurkar, founder of ‘Save Kalchar Save Foundation’, wrote, “On behalf of Arab India and for the changes in lives from the revered Bhagavad Gita, we endeavor to maintain the dignity of this holy book and see every possible step through our film.” If you are canceling this appeal, it will be understood as an attack on Indian culture. Eagerly awaiting action.”

Oppenheimer, believed to be ‘about the atomic bomb’, had learned Sanskrit and said he was influenced by the Bhagavad Gita. The physicist said in an interview that the first thought that came to his mind after the atomic bomb blast on July 16, 1945, was the meaning of a verse from the ancient Hindu scripture (Bhagavad Gita)… “I am death, the destroyer of creation.”

In the film ‘Oppenheimer’, Cilic Murphy, playing the role of Fiovid, is shown having sex with Florence Page’s character, Jean Tettler, while reading a verse from Oppenheimer, a Sanskrit book whose title and cover page are not given. Oppenheimer’s mood on Tetler’s focus is the meaning of the verse attributed to him… “I am death, the destroyer of creation.”

According to reports, the Interweaving Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has given the film a U/A category, which is suitable for above 13 years of age. After Universal Pictures cut some scenes and reduced the length of the film, the Censor Board gave it a U/A certificate.

In the US, the film is classified as ‘R-Restricted’, meaning viewers under the age of 17 must watch the film in the presence of a parent or adult. This is director Nolan’s first film which has got ‘R’ certificate.

In his post, information commissioner Mahurkar wrote that he is “confused as to how the Chronicle Film CERN Board (CBFC) could clear a film with this scene.” There was no response from CBF chairman Prasoon Joshi or other members when contacted.

Some social media giants have called for Oppenheimer to be sedated. One wrote, “I just got to know that there are some interesting scenes. I don’t double him here, but there is clarity in this. Never trust Hollywood.

Another user wrote, “Hindu were rejoicing over the mystery of the Bhagavad Gita in the Oppenheimer film, but Hollywood’s humiliation of the Gita has left them enraged and bemused.” The recitation of the shloka during sex is inequitable and racist.” Another person called the scene “unnecessary”.

Another user said, “Christopher Nolan can show Bhagavad Gita anywhere in the movie, but what was needed in this (sex) scene, I know Gita influenced Oppenheimer principles, but this is not the place (scene).”