Title of Shraddha Kapoor’s film Ithaa in controversy: Nationalist Congress Party and Vithabai’s family objected, titles of these films changed after the controversy

Shraddha Kapoor’s upcoming film Ithaa is surrounded by controversies due to its title. This film is based on the legendary Lavani dancer, singer and artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar. After the release of the teaser of the film, NCP (Nationalist Congress Party) expressed displeasure over keeping the title of the film as Itha. He believes that the title should also be similar to the great artist on whom the film is based. Now Vithabai’s family has also expressed objection. According to TV 9 report, NCP’s protest has received support from Vithabai’s family. Vithabai’s sons Kailash and Rajesh Narayangaonkar and grandson Mohit have objected to the name Ithaa and demanded the filmmakers to change the title. However, no statement has come from the makers on this entire controversy. Let us tell you that apart from NCP, Maharashtra Cultural Department Chairman Baba Saheb Patil has raised questions on the title saying that Vithabai has made a big contribution in the field of Lavani and Tamasha. In such a situation, if the film is made on him, then why is his name not in the title. About the film – About legendary artist Vithabai – The titles of these films were also changed after controversies – Old title: Padmavati New title: Padmavat Controversy: Rajput organizations objected to the alleged portrayal of Queen Padmavati in the film. Following the advice of the Censor Board, the name of the film was changed to ‘Padmavat’. Old title: Lakshmi Bomb New title: Lakshmi Controversy: Religious organizations protested against adding the word ‘Bomb’ to the name of Goddess Lakshmi. After the controversy increased, the makers changed the title. Old Title: Ram-Leela New Title: Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela Controversy: Many religious organizations objected to the use of Lord Ram’s name. After this the name of the film was changed. Old title: Satyanarayan ki Katha New title: Satyaprem ki Katha Controversy: There was opposition over the use of Lord Satyanarayan’s name. The makers changed the title to respect religious sentiments. Old title: Prithviraj New title: Samrat Prithviraj Controversy: Several organisations, including Karni Sena, said that ‘Samrat’ should be added to the name of the great ruler Prithviraj Chauhan. The name of the film was changed after protests. Old title: What is mental? New title: What is judgmental? Controversy: Organizations related to mental health termed the word ‘mental’ as derogatory. After this, a new title was kept on the instructions of the Censor Board. Old title: Loveratri New title: Loveyatri Controversy: There was opposition considering the name ‘Loveratri’ an insult to the Navratri festival. After the legal dispute, the makers changed the name of the film. Old Title: Battle of Galwan New Title: Mathrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace Controversy: There was controversy regarding the title on a sensitive military topic like the Galwan conflict. After this the name of the film was changed. Old title: Ghooskhor Pandit New title: (Later changed, new name declared separately) Controversy: Brahmin society and many organizations objected to the title. After increasing protests, the producers decided to change the title.



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