Tandav makers agree to 'make changes' after being accused of hurting religious sentiments
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav makers agree to 'make changes' after being accused of hurting religious sentiments

Firstpost  

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 deities. We did not intend to hurt or offend the sentiments of any individual, caste, community, race, religion or religious beliefs or insult or outrage any institution, political party or person, living or dead. “The cast & crew of Tandav have made the decision to implement changes to the web series to address the concerns raised towards the same,” the statement read.

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Amazon Issues Rare Apology After Complaints That Series Hurt Hindu Beliefs
3 years, 9 months ago

Amazon Issues Rare Apology After Complaints That Series Hurt Hindu Beliefs

News 18  

Amazon.com Inc’s Prime Video streaming service on Tuesday issued a rare apology to its Indian viewers for some scenes in its original political drama series “Tandav”, which allegedly offended Hindu religious beliefs. In a statement titled “Amazon Prime Video Apologizes”, the company on Tuesday said it deeply regrets viewers considered certain scenes to be objectionable. The “Tandav” controversy escalated last …

Amazon Prime Video removes ‘objectionable’ scenes from Saif Ali Khan’s political drama Tandav; issues apology for hurting viewers’ sentiments
3 years, 9 months ago

Amazon Prime Video removes ‘objectionable’ scenes from Saif Ali Khan’s political drama Tandav; issues apology for hurting viewers’ sentiments

Firstpost  

Streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday apologised “unconditionally” for its show “Tandav” and said it has already removed scenes found objectionable by viewers. The political saga, starring Saif Ali Khan and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, attracted huge controversy for a scene depicting a college theatrical programme, leading to allegations that the show hurt religious sentiments and multiple FIRs. “Amazon Prime …

Tandav controversy: Amazon Prime Video issues apology
3 years, 9 months ago

Tandav controversy: Amazon Prime Video issues apology

India TV News  

Amazon Prime Video, the OTT platform that aired the controversial series Tandav, has issued an apology to anyone who felt insulted with the content of the series. The official statement reads: "Amazon Prime Video again deeply regrets that viewers considered certain scenes to be objectionable in the recently launched fictional series 'Tandav'. An FIR was filed against Aparna Purohit, the …

Amazon Prime Video Apologises Unconditionally for Web Series Tandav
3 years, 9 months ago

Amazon Prime Video Apologises Unconditionally for Web Series Tandav

News 18  

Streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday apologised “unconditionally” for its show “Tandav” and said it has already removed scenes found objectionable by viewers. The political saga, starring Saif Ali Khan and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, attracted huge controversy for a scene depicting a college theatrical programme, leading to allegations that the show hurt religious sentiments and multiple FIRs. “Amazon Prime …

Amazon Prime Video apologises unconditionally for 'Tandav'
3 years, 9 months ago

Amazon Prime Video apologises unconditionally for 'Tandav'

The Hindu  

Streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday apologised "unconditionally" for its show "Tandav" and said it has already removed scenes found objectionable by viewers. The political saga, starring Saif Ali Khan and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, attracted huge controversy for a scene depicting a college theatrical programme, leading to allegations that the show hurt religious sentiments and multiple FIRs. "Amazon Prime …

On Tandav row, Amazon has fresh apology after govt regulates OTT content
3 years, 9 months ago

On Tandav row, Amazon has fresh apology after govt regulates OTT content

India Today  

Amazon Prime Video has issued an 'unconditional' apology on the Tandav row. Their statement reads, "Amazon Prime Video again deeply regrets that viewers considered certain scenes to be objectionable in the recently launched fictional series Tandav. CENTRE REGULATES OTT CONTENT The Centre announced new rules in February to “establish a soft touch progressive institutional mechanism with a level playing field …

Amazon apologises to Indian viewers over Tandav controversy
3 years, 9 months ago

Amazon apologises to Indian viewers over Tandav controversy

Al Jazeera  

In a statement, Amazon apologised ‘unconditionally to anyone who felt hurt’ after its political drama Tandav allegedly offended Hindu viewers. Amazon.com Inc’s Prime Video streaming service on Tuesday issued a rare apology to its Indian viewers for some scenes in its original political drama series Tandav, which allegedly offended Hindu religious beliefs. In a statement titled “Amazon Prime Video Apologizes”, …

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 …

Creative Liberty Vs Regulation: Tandav Web Show Revives Old Debate
3 years, 11 months ago

Creative Liberty Vs Regulation: Tandav Web Show Revives Old Debate

The Quint  

Just 24 hours after premiering on 15 January, Amazon Prime’s original web series —Tandav landed straight into a controversy. After a fuming Twitterati demanded a ban on the show over the depiction of Hindu gods claiming that it hurts Hindu sentiments, the makers of the show are now looking at four police cases. The cases include FIRs filed against 96 …

Tandav Row and all FIRs, complaints filed against Amazon Prime web series till now
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Row and all FIRs, complaints filed against Amazon Prime web series till now

India Today  

Ali Abbas Zafar’s Tandav has found itself embroiled in numerous controversies ever since its release on January 15 on Amazon Prime Video. The names of the accused in the FIR are director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himanshu Mehra, writer Gaurav Solanki, Head of India Origanals at Amazon Aparna Prohit, actor Saif Ali Khan and others. Director Ali Abbas Zafar, writer …

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 creator Ali Abbas Zafar says changes will be implemented to controversial scenes, thanks I&B Ministry
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav creator Ali Abbas Zafar says changes will be implemented to controversial scenes, thanks I&B Ministry

Hindustan Times  

Ali Abbas Zafar, creator and director of the controversial web series Tandav, has issued a statement announcing that changes will be made to the show, after a certain section of the audience alleged that it hurt their religious sentiments. The cast & crew of Tandav have made the decision to implement changes to the web series to address the concerns …

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 creator Ali Abbas Zafar offers update after unconditional apology, says team is in talks with I&B Ministry
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav creator Ali Abbas Zafar offers update after unconditional apology, says team is in talks with I&B Ministry

Hindustan Times  

Ali Abbas Zafar, the creator and director of the controversial web series Tandav, has posted an update after offering an unconditional apology on behalf of the cast and crew on Monday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In a follow-up tweet, Ali wrote that he is touch with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, and will provide an update when a solution …

Makers of Tandav to implement changes in the show, Ali Abbas Zafar shares statement
3 years, 11 months ago

Makers of Tandav to implement changes in the show, Ali Abbas Zafar shares statement

India Today  

The makers of Amazon Prime Video’s new show, Tandav, have decided to implement certain changes in the show after being accused of portraying the Hindu gods in a bad light. Ali Abbas Zafar took to Twitter and announced that the cast and crew of Tandav have decided to ‘implement changes in the show to address the concerns raised towards the …

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 …

'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 …

Tandav Controversy LIVE Updates: Ali Abbas Zafar Tweets Unconditional Apology
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav Controversy LIVE Updates: Ali Abbas Zafar Tweets Unconditional Apology

News 18  

Tandav Controversy Live Updates: The makers of the Amazon Prime Video’s new web series Tandav, have released their official statement in which they have unconditionally apologised for unintentionally hurting the religious sentiments. An FIR has been lodged against series director Ali Abbas Zafar and writer Gaurav Solanki at Lucknow’s Hazratganj police station late on Sunday night. Earlier, the Information and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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