Where there is controversy, there is Ekta Kapoor! Looks like he’s in trouble again! The poster of ALTBalaji’s Gandii Baat Season 6 has become the eye of the storm. Netizens are demanding a ban on the web series as they felt that the poster was making fun of Goddess Lakshmi. Many controversial and delicate subjects are being covered on the platform, and OTT series are pushing the boundaries of storytelling and subjects. A prime example of this is the television program Gandi Baat, which explores sexuality in rural India. However, the series, which is available on ALT Balaji, has been facing criticism for its divisive poster.
Twitter users have raised concerns about the thumbnail for the show’s sixth season, which depicts a woman dressed in vibrant Indian attire, in a serene pose, with a lotus near her waist and two peacocks on either side. Some netizens have pointed out the striking resemblance to Goddess Lakshmi, who is traditionally depicted seated on a lotus.
The striking resemblance of the poster to the revered deity has sparked a backlash, with a section of netizens accusing the makers of the show of mocking and insulting Goddess Lakshmi through the imagery used. The controversy surrounding the poster has sparked a heated debate in the media about artistic representation, cultural sensitivity and the depiction of religious symbols.
One user wrote, “ALT Balaji is of Ekta Kapoor, Balaji is there in name only, but the work is completely opposite, soft porn is served in it, if you are not satisfied with that then thumbnail like Goddess Lakshmi has been made. But a The dirty woman was made to sit on the lotus.Do I find it objectionable or do you all also have objection?
“These bastards have created such a situation that so much hatred has arisen in the minds of the common people that even we Sanatanis have been forced to become like fanatics. They are giving so much mental stress that it is not tolerable now. ” A user wrote.
Another user tweeted, ‘Ekta Kapoor is a very poor woman surrounded by such poor thinking, whose mind is full of work, who has left no stone unturned to destroy Indian culture, this is the biggest reason for destruction, Naam Balaji’ Look, how many have fallen.
The controversial and popular show, directed by Sachin Mohite, is currently airing its seventh season. Each episode features a rural Indian story with an erotic theme. This series is also available on Jio Cinema.
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