Prakash Raj Birthday: 4 Times The Iruvar Actor Sparked Controversy Because Of His Statements
Today marks the birthday of actor Prakash Raj, who has worked in the entertainment industry in several languages. . As we commemorate his birthday today, let's check out some of his controversial statements.
Today marks the birthday of actor Prakash Raj, who has worked in the entertainment industry in several languages. In addition to being well-known for his strong performances, the actor is also well-known for being outspoken that results in controversies. As we commemorate his birthday today, let's check out some of his contentious remarks.
Prakash Raj's Controversial Statements
1. What Prakash Raj Wrote About Chandrayaan - 3
Prakash had written during Chandrayaan-3 landing, "Latest news: First view just arrived from the Chandrayaan #VikramLander #justasking".
His original post had a cartoon of a man pouring tea which was taken in context to Modi by netizens.
ATTENTION:-dear #Unacedemy trolls and #godimedia who know only one #Chaiwala .. proudly presenting .. the ever inspiring our own malayali chaiwala since 1960 s ..if you want to be educated please read #justasking https://t.co/KGOnSIBmjq
¡ª Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) August 22, 2023
Prakash Raj then addressed his trolls and wrote, ¡°ATTENTION:-dear #Unacedemy trolls and #godimedia who know only one #Chaiwala .. proudly presenting .. the ever inspiring our own malayali chaiwala since 1960 s ..if you want to be educated please read #justasking"
"Hate sees only Hate...I was referring to a joke of #Armstrong times celebrating our kerala Chaiwala-which Chaiwala did the Trolls see? if you dont get a joke then the joke is on you..GROW UP #justasking"
2. When Prakash Raj Said He Is Anti-Modi
"They say I am anti-Hindu but I say I am anti-Modi, anti-Amit Shah, and anti-Hegde" he had said at Indiatoday conclave.
3. ¡®Besharam Bigots¡¯, What Prakash Raj Said About Pathaan Song
Actor Deepika Padukone had received support from Prakash Raj regarding the recent controversy surrounding her Besharam Rang outfits.
Prakash shared a news article and wrote, "#Besharam BIGOTS.. So it¡¯s okay when Saffron clad men garland rapists..give hate speech, broker MLAs, a Saffron clad swamiji rapes Minors, But not a DRESS in a film ?? #justasking (sic)."
3. Prakash Raj On Vivek Agnihotri¡¯s The Kashmir Files
Prakash Raj discussed The Kashmir Files at his talk at Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters in Kerala.
Prakash said, "The Kashmir Files is one of the nonsense films, but we know who produced it. Shameless. International jury spit on them. They are still shameless. The other fellow, the director is still telling, ¡®Why I am not getting Oscar?¡¯ He will not even get a Bhaskar."
Vivek then said as per HT, "I challenge all these urban naxals and the legendary filmmaker who came from Israel that if they can prove any single shot, event or dialogue is not completely true, then I will quit filmmaking. Who are these people who stand up against India every time? These are the same people who never allowed Moplah's and Kashmir's truth to come out."
4. Prakash Raj¡¯s View On Jai Bhim Missing Out On Award
Prakash Raj was disappointed that Jai Bhim did not receive a National Award in spite of his discussions on the urgent problem of widespread casteism.
¡°Jai Bhim was not given the National Award for a reason. The Enforcement Directorate, Election Commission and Film Censor Board are all under the control of the central government," he said at News Tamil Nadu TV¡¯s Hello.
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