'With folded hands': Adipurush writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla apologises for 'hurting people's emotions'

Ever since its release, Om Raut’s Adipurush has faced backlash for its mockery of the Indian epic Ramayana. Now, the high-budget film’s writer, Manoj Muntashir Shukla, has come forward to apologise for hurting people’s religious sentiments through controversial dialogues in the film.

Addressing the issue, Muntashir extended his ‘unconditional apologies’ with ‘folded hands.’ In addition, he expressed that may Lord Hanuman continue to keep everyone united.

Check out the post:

मैं स्वीकार करता हूँ कि फ़िल्म आदिपुरुष से जन भावनायें आहत हुईं हैं.
अपने सभी भाइयों-बहनों, बड़ों, पूज्य साधु-संतों और श्री राम के भक्तों से, मैं हाथ जोड़ कर, बिना शर्त क्षमा माँगता हूँ.
भगवान बजरंग बली हम सब पर कृपा करें, हमें एक और अटूट रहकर अपने पवित्र सनातन और महान देश की…

— Manoj Muntashir Shukla (@manojmuntashir) July 8, 2023

In just few hours, the post saw over 18 lakh views. However, users shared mixed reviews.

Check out some of the responses below:

One user wrote: “They have not come right, they have come in torn condition, that’s why they are crying out in apology.”

दुरुस्त नहीं आए, फटे हाल आयें हैं तभी माफ़ीनामें में इनकी चीखें निकल रही हैं

— INFERNO (@SmokingLiberals) July 8, 2023

“When Hindus start boycotting, your eyes are opened because your only aim is to earn money,” wrote another user.

हिंदुओं ने जब बहिष्कार करना शुरू किया तब जाकर आँखे खुली हैं क्योंकि पैसा कमाना ही एक मात्र उद्देश्य है तुम्हारा।

— कल्पना श्रीवास्तव