Ranbir Kapoor's 'Shamshera' Accused Of Hurting Hindu Sentiments; People Call For Boycott

While many people are fawning over the trailer of Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt starrer Shamshera, there's a section of people who is offended by the much-awaited trailer. The film has already been accused of hurting religious sentiments and calls for boycott are many on social media.

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#BoycottShamshera has been trending

The film that also stars Vaani Kapoor has been accused of hurting Hindu sentiments by showing the villain, played by Dutt, sporting a tilak on his forehead.

Many feel that Bollywood always shows Hindus in a negative light and is against "Sanatan culture."

Here's what people are saying!

"In ¡®Shamshera¡¯, Sanjay Dutt who plays the villain is shown wearing a ¡®tripund tilak.¡¯ There was no reason to portray the villain with the religious identity of a Hindu. But they did. No matter the story line Bollywood will always find a way to give it an anti-Hindu spin," wrote a Twitter user.

"Why oh why to use h!ndu tilak on a villain???? Will Bollywood never learn?? Say no to movie Shamshera! Say no to insult to h!ndutva!" wrote another one.

"Portraying the "Villains with TILAK and with other Hindu identities " Is a malicious attempt of Bollywood to tarnish Hinduism. The new movie shamshera is yet another attempt by the karachiwood to defame Hinduism let's not let them be successful in it," said another fan.

Another comment read, "Hindu Brahmin Villains" is the new trend used by Urduwood to defame us. Bollywood is back again to mock & insult Hindus & our faith Hinduism. Sanjay Dutt plays villain's role in an upcoming movie Shamshera. He is seen flaunting Hindu sacred symbols like Vibhuti, Tilak, Shikha".

"Shamshera a muslim name. Dressed like muslim invader/fakir. Fighting hindu kaafir with tilak on forehead, trikund and chhoti. What more proof do you need of agenda? Bollywood has a record of such stereotypes," said another one.

In ¡®Shamshera¡¯, Sanjay Dutt who plays the villain is shown wearing a ¡®tripund tilak.¡¯ There was no reason to portray the villain with the religious identity of a Hindu. But they did. No matter the story line Bollywood will always find a way to give it an anti-Hindu spin.

¡ª Kavita (@Sassy_Hindu) June 25, 2022

Portraying the "Villains with TILAK and with other Hindu identities " Is a malicious attempt of Bollywood to tarnish Hinduism. The new movie shamshera is yet another attempt by the karachiwood to defame Hinduism let's not let them be successful in it#BoycottShamshera pic.twitter.com/R8JQGACi5M

¡ª harshit (@HarshitkumarGo5) June 23, 2022

"Hindu Brahmin Villains" is the new trend used by Urduwood to defame us.

Bollywood is back again to mock & insult Hindus & our faith Hinduism. Sanjay Dutt plays villain's role in an upcoming movie Shamshera.

He is seen flaunting Hindu sacred symbols like Vibhuti, Tilak, Shikha

¡ª Mayank Jindal (@MJ_007Club) June 24, 2022

'Shamshera' is the upcoming Bollywood film

Here the villain wears tilak on his forehead

Bollywood continues its practice of showing Hindus in a bad light pic.twitter.com/4CTtFHXBA2

¡ª Post Card (@postcard_news) June 23, 2022

Why oh why to use h!ndu tilak on a villain????
Will Bollywood never learn??
Say no to movie Shamshera! Say no to insult to h!ndutva! pic.twitter.com/m9oiNDUPBP

¡ª musingsofsoul (@Avantikadiaries) June 24, 2022

Bollywood film Shamshera: The poster reads "Karma se ducket dharma se azaad"

The Hindu who had Tripund, Tilak, Peak on Sanjay Dutt's forehead was shown as a goon villain.

Bollywood is attacking Hindu faith! Boycott this film #BoycottShamshera pic.twitter.com/OWmGwE5UTC

¡ª Kalu Singh Chouhan (@kschouhan94) June 24, 2022

Shamshera a muslim name. Dressed like muslim invader/fakir. Fighting hindu kaafir with tilak on forehead, trikund and chhoti. What more proof do you need of agenda? Bollywood has a record of such sterotypes. #BoycottBollywood

¡ª Sunil (@Sunil59790723) June 24, 2022

Shamshera (Batuwa name) is Dharam se Azaad means he is atheist. And Mahadev Tilak on Villain's forehead.

Good job URDUwood. You never fail to disappoint! #BoycottShamshera https://t.co/0DD8UHpXxL

¡ª Guru Gulab Khatri 100% FOLLOWBACK (@Damn_Burger) June 22, 2022

#SpectacularShamsheraTeaser#shamshera #RanbirKapoor#SanjayDutt

As I always say, a man with "Tilak" is always a villain in agenda movies ???¡â? pic.twitter.com/9YWouhxZSr

¡ª Shruti (@kadak_chai_) June 22, 2022

Bad guy working for colonials with Tilak

Protagonist says: 'Karam de dakait, Dharam se azad' #Shamshera looks #Hinduphobic

Not surprised

¡ª SanksP ????????? (@SanksP) June 22, 2022

Bollywood and their obsession with tilak wale villains ??#Shamshera #ShamsheraTrailer https://t.co/Ml1voiiB3N

¡ª Abhijith? (@abheestweet) June 22, 2022

ban shamshera ..
it shows villian wearing tilak
and
hero like jesus christ ..

bollywoodi wont understand without boycott#BoycottBollywood

¡ª gunjan (@gunjanloheya) June 24, 2022

Don't know what's going on in Bollywood, why all the time they're insulting our religion, villain in #Shamshera having tripund tilak on forehead,hero in #Brahmastra entering in temple with shoes.if you can't respect atleast don't insult our religion #BoycottBollywood

¡ª INDIC-WING?? (@yashrai04) June 24, 2022

The story of Shamshera is set in the fictitious city of Kaza, where a warrior tribe is imprisoned, enslaved and tortured by a ruthless authoritarian general Shudh Singh. This is the story of a man who became a slave, a slave who became a leader and then a legend for his tribe. Sanjay plays Ranbir¡¯s arch-enemy in this huge casting coup and his showdown with Ranbir will be something to watch out for as they will ferociously go after each other with no mercy. Directed by Karan Malhotra, the film has been produced by Aditya Chopra and is set to release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on July 22.

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