Mumbai:Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathan’, which was mired in controversy even before its release, has been reacting to hindutva organisations in particular. Posters, hoardings etc. of the film have been set on fire in many places. Even Hindutva organisations like Bajrang Dal have threatened to burn down the cinema halls where the film was screened. The controversy erupted after the release of the song ‘Vesram’ from the film. Deepika Padukone is seen dressed in a saffron bikini outfit in the song.
And there was tension, debate and criticism about him. While some have accused hindus of being insulted, others claim to have hurt the sentiments of the Buddhists. Various party organisations have opposed the release of this film in several places. Meanwhile, Pathan faced three challenges and won all of them.