Tandav's IMDb Ratings Drop to 3.5 as Amazon Web-series Panned for 'Mocking' Hindu Gods
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav's IMDb Ratings Drop to 3.5 as Amazon Web-series Panned for 'Mocking' Hindu Gods

News 18  

Amazon Prime web-series ‘Tandav’ starring Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauahar Khan, and Kritika Kamra has landed into controversy for allegedly offending Hindu religious sentiments, soon after it was dropped on the OTT platform on Friday. The move comes after several leaders protested against it with BJP MP Manoj Kotak writing to I&B minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on the series for ridiculing Hindu deities. While the leaders, celebrities, and other popular stars joined the chorus to ban the web series on social media, outraged netizens headed to IMDb website, an online database of ratings of movies and TV shows, and dropped scathing reviews along with poor ratings to express their anger with the show they believe attempted to “mock” and “target” the Hindu deity. low profile acting… muslim angle inculded becuse of muslim producer and creators.” “Total waste of time, it’s all about glorifying and Justifying the riots and leftists narrative.

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Tandav row: All the controversies that have plagued Saif Ali Khan's Amazon show
3 years, 10 months ago

Tandav row: All the controversies that have plagued Saif Ali Khan's Amazon show

Hindustan Times  

The pressure continues to mount for the makers of Tandav, who were not given relief over criminal cases lodged against them in multiple states. Actor Saif Ali Khan headlines Ali Abbas Zafar’s web show Tandav. The makers of the web series are facing criminal cases for hurting religious sentiments and insulting religion punishable under sections 153A and 295 of the …

Tandav Controversy SC Hearing: Top Court Declines Interim Protection From Arrest To Makers Of Saif Ali Khan's Web Series
3 years, 10 months ago

Tandav Controversy SC Hearing: Top Court Declines Interim Protection From Arrest To Makers Of Saif Ali Khan's Web Series

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant protection to Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Amazon Prime Video & makers of ‘Tandav’, from arrest in several FIRs registered against them. The top court also issued notice on plea of the makers of ‘Tandav’ to club several FIRs filed against them across the country. The web series stars Saif Ali …

’Mirzapur’ gets Supreme Court notice, scenes removed by ’Tandav’ makers
3 years, 11 months ago

’Mirzapur’ gets Supreme Court notice, scenes removed by ’Tandav’ makers

Live Mint  

At least two scenes were removed from the Amazon Prime Video web series Tandav, which found itself in more trouble on Wednesday with fresh FIRs against its makers and cast in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. In further trouble for Amazon, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the makers and producers of Mirzapur, after a petition claimed the show portrayed …

Tandav: Will Take Action as Per Law, Centre Should Regulate OTT platforms, Says Maharashtra Govt
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav: Will Take Action as Per Law, Centre Should Regulate OTT platforms, Says Maharashtra Govt

News 18  

After the BJP has been seeking action against the makers of ‘Tandav’ web series on Amazon, Maharashtra government said on Wednesday that it will take action as per law. So Centre needs to come up with a law,” Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh told reporters. Read: Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter Account Restricted Temporarily After Remarks About ‘Tandav’ Creators The Bharatiya Janata …

Fresh case filed in Greater Noida against makers of web series ‘Tandav’
3 years, 11 months ago

Fresh case filed in Greater Noida against makers of web series ‘Tandav’

Hindustan Times  

Greater Noida: A fresh FIR has been filed against the makers and actors of the newly released web series ‘Tandav’ for inappropriate depiction of Uttar Pradesh Police personnel and hurting religious sentiments and social beliefs, the police said. ‘Tandav’ is a nine-episode Hindi political web series streaming on Amazon Prime Video from January 15. In his complaint, Azad, who said …

'Tandav' makers say they will make changes to web series following controversy
3 years, 11 months ago

'Tandav' makers say they will make changes to web series following controversy

India TV News  

The cast and crew of Amazon Prime Video series "Tandav" on Tuesday said they have decided to implement changes to the political drama to address concerns. "Tandav", a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu …

Tandav Controversy: Makers Decide to Implement Changes to Web Series Amid Growing Dissent
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy: Makers Decide to Implement Changes to Web Series Amid Growing Dissent

News 18  

Amazon Prime video’s latest outing Tandav has been at the center of the controversy for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. Taking to his verified Twitter handle, show’s director Ali Abbas Zafar shared an official statement announcing the same. Read: Tandav Controversy: Makers Extend Apology for Unintentionally Hurting Religious Sentiments The makers of Tandav had earlier released their official statement in which …

Tandav row: MP govt demands ban on Amazon Prime Video India show for 'hurting religious sentiments'
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav row: MP govt demands ban on Amazon Prime Video India show for 'hurting religious sentiments'

Firstpost  

Shivraj Singh Chouhan reacted to the controversy over the depiction of Hindu deities in Tandav, saying “no one has the right to hurt our faith and insult our deities”. The Madhya Pradesh government will file a case against the makers of Amazon Prime Video series “Tandav” for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, state Hom Minister Narottam Mishra said on Tuesday. Chief …

Tandav row: All you need to know about controversies surrounding Saif Ali Khan's Amazon show
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav row: All you need to know about controversies surrounding Saif Ali Khan's Amazon show

Hindustan Times  

On Monday, Tandav creator-director Ali Abbas Zafar apologised for having unintentionally hurt the sentiments of a certain section of the audience, but not before police complaints had been made against him and his cast. The complaints Bharatiya Janata Party MP Manoj Kotak wrote to Information and Broadcasting minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on the series for allegedly ridiculing Hindu …

Tandav row: Ali Abbas Zafar apologises for hurting religious sentiments, says series is 'a work of fiction'
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav row: Ali Abbas Zafar apologises for hurting religious sentiments, says series is 'a work of fiction'

Firstpost  

The director and creator of Amazon Prime series Tandav has issued an apology on his social media handles, following a controversy regarding the contents of the series that have resulted in an FIR being filed in UP. pic.twitter.com/Efr9s0kYnl — ali abbas zafar January 18, 2021 The statement reads: We have been closely monitoring viewer reactions to the web series ‘Tandav’ …

Tandav Controversy: Makers Extend Apology for Unintentionally Hurting Religious Sentiments
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy: Makers Extend Apology for Unintentionally Hurting Religious Sentiments

News 18  

The makers of Tandav Monday issued an apology after the web series courted controversy for allegedly hurting religious sentiments. The statements reads: “We have been closely monitoring viewer reactions to the web series ‘Tandav’ and today during a discussion, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has informed us regarding a large number of grievances and petitions received on various facets …

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri on Tandav Controversy: OTT Platforms Trying to Paint Majority as Evil People
3 years, 11 months ago

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri on Tandav Controversy: OTT Platforms Trying to Paint Majority as Evil People

News 18  

I’m in favor of absolute freedom of speech. I want everybody to make whatever they want, as long as it’s creative work, as long as it’s their own interpretation about something. Now, what has happened of late, is that the executives sitting in these American OTT platform offices, some of them are card-holding communists and activists, are using their political …

BJP Leader Plans 'Joote Maro' Movement Against Amazon As Tandav Row Heats Up
3 years, 11 months ago

BJP Leader Plans 'Joote Maro' Movement Against Amazon As Tandav Row Heats Up

News 18  

‘Tandav,’ the recently released web-series starring Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauahar Khan, and Kritika Kamra has landed into controversy for allegedly mocking Hindu deities. I urge all Hindus to boycott Amazon’s all products be it their shopping site or content platform— Ram Kadam – राम कदम January 18, …

'Tandav' crew and cast issue apology
3 years, 11 months ago

'Tandav' crew and cast issue apology

The Hindu  

The cast and crew of Tandav, Amazon Prime Video’s web series have issued an apology. In a statement shared on Twitter by Ali Abbas Zafar, director of the series, they “unconditionally apologized” taking cognisance of the concerns expressed by people “if it has unintentionally hurt anyone’s sentiments”. An FIR has been lodged in Lucknow against the makers of Amazon Prime …

I&B ministry seeks explanation from Amazon Prime Video after Tandav accused of 'hurting religious sentiments of Hindus'
3 years, 11 months ago

I&B ministry seeks explanation from Amazon Prime Video after Tandav accused of 'hurting religious sentiments of Hindus'

Firstpost  

BJP MP Manoj Kotak, in a letter to Prakash Javadekar, had sought a ban on Amazon Prime Video’s series Tandav for allegedly ridiculing Hindu deities Taking cognisance of complaints that Hindu gods and goddesses have been ridiculed in web series Tandav, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Sunday sought an explanation from streaming platform Amazon Prime Video India on …

FIR Against 'Tandav' Makers and OTT's Head of Original Content for 'Insulting Hindu Deities'
3 years, 11 months ago

FIR Against 'Tandav' Makers and OTT's Head of Original Content for 'Insulting Hindu Deities'

News 18  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Sunday issued a notice to Amazon Prime Video over its latets series Tandav. The move comes after several leaders protested against it with BJP MP Manoj Kotak writing to I&B minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on the series for ridiculing Hindu deities. Read: Tandav Controversy: Amazon Prime Gets Centre’s Notice After Protests Erupt …

Tandav Controversy: Amazon Prime Gets Centre's Notice After Protests Erupt Over 'Mocking Hindu Deities'
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy: Amazon Prime Gets Centre's Notice After Protests Erupt Over 'Mocking Hindu Deities'

News 18  

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Sunday issued a notice to Amazon Prime over its series ‘Tandav’. The move comes after several leaders protested against it with BJP MP Manoj Kotak writing to I&B minister Prakash Javadekar seeking a ban on the series for ridiculing Hindu deities. ‘Tandav’ stars actors Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino …

TMC MP Mahua Moitra to BJP Leaders Demanding 'Tandav' Ban: My Sentiments Not Fragile
3 years, 11 months ago

TMC MP Mahua Moitra to BJP Leaders Demanding 'Tandav' Ban: My Sentiments Not Fragile

News 18  

Two politicians from the BJP have requested a ban on the recently released web series Tandav, alleging that the show has “disrespected Hindu gods.” On Sunday, BJP MLA Ram Kadam lodged a complaint against the makers of Tandav at the Ghatkopar police station in Mumbai, and urged authorities to take “strict action” against the actors, producers and director of the …

Saif Ali Khan's 'Tandav' Lands into Row for 'Offending' Religious Sentiments. Here's Who Said What
3 years, 11 months ago

Saif Ali Khan's 'Tandav' Lands into Row for 'Offending' Religious Sentiments. Here's Who Said What

News 18  

Director Ali Abbas Zafar’s new web show Tandav has landed into controversy for allegedly offending Hindu religious sentiments, soon after it was released on Friday. 30 जाणार आहेत.— Ram Kadam – राम कदम January 17, 2021 Sidharth Shukla Actor Sidharth Sidharth Shukla praised the web series calling it a ‘well-written show, with a gripping story-line.’ “Watched 3 episodes of Tandav …

Tandav review: Amazon Prime Video's campy, poorly-researched political series misses the mark – Firstpost
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav review: Amazon Prime Video's campy, poorly-researched political series misses the mark – Firstpost

Firstpost  

Tandav prefers to dumb down its plot assuming Indian audiences need to be spoon-fed Indian politics. In fact, in one scene in Amazon Prime Video’s latest “political” “thriller” series Tandav, Samar Prathap Singh, the son of the late Prime Minister of India Devki Nandan, asks Gurpal outright how he sleeps at night. Saif Ali Khan in Tandav teaser | YouTube …

Hashtag 'Boycott Tandav' Trends on Twitter for Allegedly 'Mocking' Hindu Gods
3 years, 11 months ago

Hashtag 'Boycott Tandav' Trends on Twitter for Allegedly 'Mocking' Hindu Gods

News 18  

Director Ali Abbas Zafar’s new web show Tandav has landed into controversy for allegedly offending Hindu religious sentiments. A section of Twitter has taken an offence over the show’s one particular scene wherein actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub plays a stage performer appearing as Lord Shiva and is heard saying, “Azaadi, what the…?” They believed that the makers were attempting to …

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