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'Mahabharata' star Nitish Bhardwaj responds to 'Oppenheimer' Gita controversy
Updated On: 25 July, 2023 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Nitish Bhardwaj, who is still known for his role as Lord Krishna in the Mahabharata, voiced his thoughts on the Bhagavad Gita controversy in Oppenheimer
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Nitish Bhardwaj in `Mahabharata` (L); still from `Oppenheimer` (R)
The latest Christopher Nolan-directed historical film, `Oppenheimer,` debuted alongside `Barbie` this past Friday. It is based on the life of American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, who designed the atomic bomb responsible for the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Amidst ethical dilemmas, the film has also found itself in the center of controversy for a scene in which a line from the Bhagavad Gita is spoken during a sex scene between characters. This has prompted a significant outcry from the Hindu community.
Cillian Murphy portrays the lead character, Oppenheimer, who utters the line while engaging in an intimate scene with Jean Tatlock, played by Florence Pugh. The use of a Bhagavad Gita verse during such a scene has led to a considerable uproar online among Indian audiences.
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