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Oppenheimer has sparked controversy in India over a sex scene – here's why
Oppenheimer has sparked controversy in India over a sex scene – here's why
One of the most famous lines in Oppenheimer is when J. Robert Oppenheimer, the protagonist, thinks of the Hindu holy book Bhagavad Gita when the first bomb is detonated during tests. Oppenheimer’s line “Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,” is, apparently, true to real life. It also appeared in the Bhagavad Gita when the god Vishnu is trying to persuade Prince Arjuna that he should do his duty and to impress him, takes on his multi-armed form and says the same words. Now, it turns out some members of the Hindu community in India are upset about how this quote is first brought into the movie – when he is having sex with Florence Pugh’s character, Jean Tatlock. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter While in bed, she gets up and goes to his bookshelf, taking a book written in a language she doesn’t know. Presumably, we can interpret this to be the Bhagavad Gita. Then, she asks him to read it while they continue having sex, feeding the scientist’s ego and further inflating the god complex he has over his own intelligence. Perhaps unsurprisingly, some on social media aren’t too happy about their holy book being read during a sex scene. Uday Mahurkar, an Indian journalist and founder of the Save Culture Save India Foundation, called it a “direct assault on religious beliefs of a billion tolerant Hindus” in an open letter addressed to Nolan. The post argues that Hollywood is deliberately “very sensitive” about Islam and asks why “the same courtesy” can’t be shown to Hindus. It adds that if Nolan does not remove the scene from the film, it will be interpreted as a “deliberate assault on Indian civilization”. News outlet Variety reports that Oppenheimer got a “U/A Certificate” from India’s board of film certification, which is roughly equivalent to a 12A rating in the UK. The publication also reports that Stanley Kubrick’s Eyes Wide Shut originally contained a song on the soundtrack with a line from the Bhagavad Gita during an orgy scene. Warner Bros. later removed the scene and issued a public apology. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-07-24 16:39
Raheem Sterling FIFA 23: How to Complete the Ones to Watch SBC
Raheem Sterling FIFA 23: How to Complete the Ones to Watch SBC
Raheem Sterling FIFA 23 Ones to Watch SBC is now live. Here's how to complete the SBC and if it's worth it.
1970-01-01 08:00
Instant view: Fed raises interest rates, leaves door open to another increase
Instant view: Fed raises interest rates, leaves door open to another increase
NEW YORK The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday, citing
2023-07-27 05:01
Singapore’s Wong Says China Needs Grow Its Influence ‘Carefully’
Singapore’s Wong Says China Needs Grow Its Influence ‘Carefully’
China’s attempt to grow its influence shouldn’t come at the expense of other countries feeling pressured or it
2023-10-14 15:42
Dickinson has 25 points, 13 rebounds as No. 5 Kansas struggles past Eastern Illinois, 71-63
Dickinson has 25 points, 13 rebounds as No. 5 Kansas struggles past Eastern Illinois, 71-63
Hunter Dickinson had 25 points and 13 rebounds, Kevin McCullar Jr. scored 18 points and fifth-ranked Kansas had to hold on at the end to beat Eastern Illinois 71-63 on Tuesday night
2023-11-29 11:56
Dutch govt talks in chaos as Wilders-appointed 'scout' quits
Dutch govt talks in chaos as Wilders-appointed 'scout' quits
Already difficult talks to form a government coalition in the Netherlands after Geert Wilders's shock election win were thrown into disarray Monday as the man...
2023-11-27 17:42
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 21
NYT Connections today: See hints and answers for October 21
Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The
2023-10-21 10:00
Who are Nicole and Lars Ellingson? Denver family fights to stop dog being put down after it bit sleeping toddler in the face
Who are Nicole and Lars Ellingson? Denver family fights to stop dog being put down after it bit sleeping toddler in the face
Nicole and Lars Ellingson were warned there was a risk their dog could be euthanized
2023-07-25 01:23
Coleen Rooney reveals Wayne's secret vasectomy helped expose Rebekah Vardy
Coleen Rooney reveals Wayne's secret vasectomy helped expose Rebekah Vardy
The new Wagatha Christie documentary has exposed how Wayne Rooney's secret vasectomy allegedly helped wife, Coleen, figure out who was behind leaking her private social media posts to The Sun. The 37-year-old revealed her husband had gone for 'the snip' after the birth of their fourth child, however, she posted a fake Instagram Story claiming to be going to Mexico for 'gender selection'. It ended up in the newspaper shortly after. "I'd heard about this procedure where you could choose the gender of your children but it's something I'd never considered", she said. "So I came up with this idea about doing a story." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-10-18 19:12
Luis Rubiales fallout live: Rfef boss accused of sexual assault while Jorge Vilda hits out at ‘unfair’ sacking
Luis Rubiales fallout live: Rfef boss accused of sexual assault while Jorge Vilda hits out at ‘unfair’ sacking
Luis Rubiales is fighting to clear his name and remain in his job as president of the Spanish FA (Rfef) amid increasing pressure and criticism after his conduct across the Women’s World Cup final. After kissing Spain’ Jenni Hermoso, with the player insisting it was without consent and not welcomed, the fallout has seen the Spanish federation widely criticised for their lack of immediate response and Rubiales’ insistence he is in the right. Meanwhile, manager of the women’s team Jorge Vilda has been sacked, adding a further layer to the ongoing discussion and subsequent changes at the head of the federation. Follow all the latest updates regarding Spain’s women’s team, Rubiales and Vilda below.
2023-09-06 22:14
Brit mum in car with six family members among dead in France horror crash
Brit mum in car with six family members among dead in France horror crash
A British mother is among the victims of a fatal crash in France on Sunday, authorities have said. The collision took place on the A26 motorway, south of Lens in northern France. At least three people lost their lives in the crash which involved 17 people, including eight children. Three cars were involved in the accident and over 65 firefighters attended the scene. The British mother, aged 40, was in a van with six members of her family. She died instantly. In the second car, a 75-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man died and could not be resuscitated, according to Le Sud Ouest. Two other passengers, a 14-year-old boy and a 79-year-old man, were transported by helicopter to the Lille University Hospital and the Arras hospital center. Four passengers were in the third car, including three children. They were slightly injured in the crash but were not taken to hospital. An emergency services spokesperson said: “Three people are dead and dozens injured, including many children. A van with a British family of seven people on board was one of the three vehicles involved in the crash. “A 40-year-old British woman died instantly, along with two others travelling in another vehicle. The other passengers – aged between six and 48 – were taken to hospital in Cambrai and Arras.” More to follow... Read More West African nations threaten to use force if Niger's president isn't reinstated within a week Europe's economy shows modest growth after months of stagnation as rate hikes weigh on businesses As regional and global powers decry Niger's coup, the country's future remains uncertain
2023-07-31 18:17
Who is Scott McAfee, the judge assigned to oversee Trump case in Georgia?
Who is Scott McAfee, the judge assigned to oversee Trump case in Georgia?
The newly leveled case against former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants accusing them of engaging in a conspiracy to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in Georgia has been assigned to a judge who is a lifelong Georgian.
2023-08-15 20:22