‘Ambedkar was Brahmin’: Marathi actor Rahul Solapurkar faces flak in fresh row after ‘Shivaji bribed Mughals’ claims
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Ambedkar was Brahmin’: Marathi actor Rahul Solapurkar faces flak in fresh row after ‘Shivaji bribed Mughals’ claims

Live Mint  

Marathi actor Rahul Solapurkar has landed in fresh controversy after describing Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar as a “Brahmin” in a ‘Vedic context’, days after facing backlash over his remark on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The Marathi actor described BR Ambedkar as a “Brahmin” in the Vedic context of gaining knowledge, reported PTI. Solapurkar apologises for his remarks on Ambedkar After facing strident opposition for his controversial remarks, the Marathi actor apologised for his comments. Solapurkar faces flak over remark on Shivaji Maharaj A few days ago, Solapurkar faced the ire of politicians and Maratha community leaders over his remark about Shivaji Maharaj's great escape in 1666.

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‘Brahmin': Marathi actor stirs fresh controversy with remarks on Ambedkar days after Shivaji comment row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Brahmin': Marathi actor stirs fresh controversy with remarks on Ambedkar days after Shivaji comment row

Hindustan Times  

Days after sparking a massive row with his remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Marathi actor Rahul Solapurkar stirred a fresh controversy by describing Dr BR Ambedkar as "Brahmin" in the Vedic context of gaining knowledge. NCP leader Jitendra Awhad slammed Solapurkar for his remarks and said in a video, "Rahul Solapurkar has now crossed all limits. Solapurkar said that he …

Actor Rahul Solapurkar resigns as BORI trustee amid controversy over remarks on Shivaji Maharaj
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Actor Rahul Solapurkar resigns as BORI trustee amid controversy over remarks on Shivaji Maharaj

Hindustan Times  

Actor Rahul Solapurkar resigned as a trustee of the Pune-based Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute on Thursday after his remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s 1666 escape from Agra triggered protests from various Maratha outfits. Solapurkar, known for his work in Marathi films and television, gained popularity for his portrayal of Shahu Maharaj in the series Rajarshi Shahu. In a podcast recently …

Row over actor Rahul Solapurkar’s remarks on Shivaji’s escape from Agra
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Row over actor Rahul Solapurkar’s remarks on Shivaji’s escape from Agra

The Hindu  

A recent claim by actor Rahul Solapurkar regarding the historic escape of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from Agra has ignited widespread debate and criticism. Solapurkar, a trustee of the Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute in Pune, suggested that Shivaji Maharaj’s famed escape was not achieved using sweet containers, as popularly believed, but rather by bribing several of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s commanders. BJP …

Marathi actor's remark on Shivaji sparks row; BJP MP says 'shoot such people'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marathi actor's remark on Shivaji sparks row; BJP MP says 'shoot such people'

Hindustan Times  

Marathi actor Rahul Solapurkar drew massive fire for claiming that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Agra after "bribing" Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's chieftains. Bhosale also said that Solapurkar should be tried for treason and questioned as to in what capacity he made such a "derogatory remark" on the 17th century Maratha warrior. During an interview, Solapurkar had claimed that Shivaji Maharaj …

Marathi actor stirs row with remark on Shivaji, BJP MP says 'shoot such people'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Marathi actor stirs row with remark on Shivaji, BJP MP says 'shoot such people'

India Today  

Marathi actor Rahul Solapurkar triggered a row with his remark that 17th century warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj escaped from Agra after bribing several chieftains of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Solapurkar's remark did not go down well among several people, with BJP MP Udayanraje Bhosale saying that such people should be "shot" for making "derogatory" statements against Shivaji Maharaj. In an interview, …

Vijayendra accuses Congress of insulting Ambedkar; urges Siddaramaiah to resign for Dalit CM
3 months ago

Vijayendra accuses Congress of insulting Ambedkar; urges Siddaramaiah to resign for Dalit CM

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka BJP president and Shikaripura MLA BY Vijayendra on Thursday suggested Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to stop “misusing the name of Dr BR Ambedkar” and pave the way for a Dalit to become the state’s CM. Stop hatching political conspiracies and misuse the name of Babasaheb Ambedkar as the people of the country will not forgive you,” Vijayendra said. He …

Amit Shah’s comment on Ambedkar: This disrespect has crossed all limits of tolerance, says Uddhav Thackeray
3 months, 1 week ago

Amit Shah’s comment on Ambedkar: This disrespect has crossed all limits of tolerance, says Uddhav Thackeray

The Hindu  

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their alleged remarks on Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. He accused the BJP of systematically undermining Maharashtra’s heritage and leaders, stating, “For the past two-and-a-half to three years, and even earlier, certain BJP leaders have been …

Gandhi is full of treachery and deceit, he is not a Mahatma': Read what Dr Ambedkar had said
3 years, 2 months ago

Gandhi is full of treachery and deceit, he is not a Mahatma': Read what Dr Ambedkar had said

Op India  

A lot of noise is being made over criticism of MK Gandhi after Kalicharan Maharaj’s recent speech at the Raipur Dharma Sansad. Secondly, I do not know what exactly people understand by the word Mahatma.” Excerpt from Is Gandhi A Mahatma?’ by Dr Ambedkar from ‘Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar – Writings and speeches volume 17 part II’ Source: mea.gov.in Explaining how …

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