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Ekta Kapoor Hinduphobia Row: Saints From Ayodhya To Kashi Back Producer
- •Sadhus and saints from Ayodhya, Ujjain, and Varanasi have strongly supported producer Ekta Kapoor's recent statement on Hinduphobia in Bollywood.
- •Religious leaders alleged that while other religions are portrayed positively in Hindi films, Hinduism, temples, and religious symbols are often presented in a negative manner.
- •Mahant Dr. Deveshacharya Ji Maharaj of Hanumangarhi praised Ekta Kapoor for gathering the courage to speak out on this issue.
- •Mahant Sitaram Das Ji Maharaj stated that certain people in the film industry depict religion incorrectly, hurting religious sentiments and attempting to weaken Sanatan Dharma.
- •Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das Ji Maharaj and other saints demanded government action and expressed solidarity with Ekta Kapoor.
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Producer Ekta Kapoor stated during a podcast that Bollywood harbors "Hinduphobia," noting that people are comfortable with foreign fantasy and animation but show hesitation toward Indian folklore and mythology, and she recalled being judged and labeled a "tantrik" for openly displaying her faith by wearing a tilak and a thread.
Saints and mahants from across Ayodhya, Varanasi, and Ujjain—including Mahant Dr. Deveshacharya Ji Maharaj, Mahant Sitaram Das Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Vishnu Das Ji Maharaj, Mahamandaleshwar Shaileshanand Giri Maharaj, and Jagadguru Shri Balak Devacharya Ji Maharaj—supported Ekta Kapoor, alleging that Hinduism and temples are often negatively portrayed in films while other religions are favored.
Mahant Dr. Deveshacharya Ji Maharaj stated that Hindi films frequently show a hero visiting a mazar to get cured after being shot, while simultaneously associating negative incidents like theft with Hindu temples.
