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 is reached. In his apology, the filmmaker had written, "We have been closely monitoring viewer reactions to the web series Tandav and today during a discussion, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have informed us regarding a large number of grievances and petitions received on various facets of the web series with serious concerns and apprehensions regarding its content hurting the sentiments of the people." The cast and crew of Tandav take cognizance of the concerns expressed by the people and unconditionally apologize if it has unintentionally hurt anybody’s sentiments."

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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 …

Tandav director Ali Abbas Zafar says OTT guidelines will help: 'We had to run from pillar to post to prevent an arrest'
3 years, 9 months ago

Tandav director Ali Abbas Zafar says OTT guidelines will help: 'We had to run from pillar to post to prevent an arrest'

Hindustan Times  

Tandav director Ali Abbas Zafar has hailed the new guidelines for digital media and OTT platforms as revolutionary. Responding to the new rules, Ali Abbas wrote about the struggles of his web series Tandav on News 18, "In January, our show Tandav was released on an OTT platform. "Heartening to see the new guidelines that provide a level playing field …

SC declines to grant interim protection to Tandav makers, actors from arrest
3 years, 10 months ago

SC declines to grant interim protection to Tandav makers, actors from arrest

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court Wednesday declined to grant interim protection from any coercive action to Ali Abbas Zafar, Director of web series Tandav, and others seeking quashing of FIRs against them for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Hindus and issued notices Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and other states on their pleas. Observing that freedom of speech and expression is not absolute …

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 …

Is 'Tandav' Row a Fresh Call for OTT Censorship?
3 years, 11 months ago

Is 'Tandav' Row a Fresh Call for OTT Censorship?

News 18  

The Tandav row has once again brought to focus the debate over whether OTT content in India should be censored. “I urge honorable Minister Shri @PrakashJavdekar, please ban Tandav web series and order to make all webseries under censor board. Young actor Nikhil Bhambri, who has featured in web series “Black Widows”, “Who’s Your Daddy” and “Puncch Beat”, finds OTT …

Tandav in trouble: Will take action as per law, says Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav in trouble: Will take action as per law, says Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh

India TV News  

Amid controversy over an alleged inappropriate depiction of Hindu deities, 'Tandav' web series again landed in trouble as Maharashtra on Wednesday said it will "take action against the series as per law". On Tuesday, the cast and crew of Amazon Prime Video series "Tandav" said they have decided to implement changes to the political drama to address concerns. "Tandav", a …

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 …

'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 …

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 creator Ali Abbas Zafar apologises on behalf of cast & crew in statement
3 years, 11 months ago

Tandav creator Ali Abbas Zafar apologises on behalf of cast & crew in statement

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar has issued an apology on behalf of the cast and crew of his web series, Tandav, after police complaints were filed against several people involved with the show. "We have been closely monitoring viewer reactions to the web series Tandav and today during a discussion, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting have informed us regarding a …

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 …

News updates from Hindustan Times: FIR against makers of web series Tandav and all the latest news
3 years, 11 months ago

News updates from Hindustan Times: FIR against makers of web series Tandav and all the latest news

Hindustan Times  

Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ram Kadam and supporters blackening the face of actors of Amazon Web Series Tandava's poster during a protest in Mumbai. FIR against makers of Tandav for ‘hurting religious sentiments’ A First Information Report has been …

FIR registered in UP against makers of web series ‘Tandav’
3 years, 11 months ago

FIR registered in UP against makers of web series ‘Tandav’

Hindustan Times  

A First Information Report has been lodged against the makers of the newly released web series ‘Tandav’ for promoting enmity and causing public mischief, the Lucknow Police said. Lucknow deputy commissioner of police Somen Barma said, “The FIR has been lodged against Aparna Purohit, an official of Amazon, series director Ali Abbas Zafar, producer Himashu Krishna Mehra, its writer Gaurav …

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 …

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 …

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 …

‘Hurts Hindus, anti-Dalit’: BJP leaders want Saif Ali Khan's Tandav banned
3 years, 11 months ago

‘Hurts Hindus, anti-Dalit’: BJP leaders want Saif Ali Khan's Tandav banned

Hindustan Times  

Several leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party have called for the ban of new Amazon Prime series Tandav and accused its makers and actors of hurting the religious sentiments of Hindu and also described it as anti-Dalit. Actors Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia and others are seen in a still from web series Tandav, "Strict against should be taken against …

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 …

On Tandav row, BJP MLA writes to Prakash Javadekar for ban on Amazon Prime web series
3 years, 11 months ago

On Tandav row, BJP MLA writes to Prakash Javadekar for ban on Amazon Prime web series

India Today  

Amazon Prime Video's new web series Tandav has stirred controversy. BJP MLA WANTS A BAN ON TANDAV BJP MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar has written to Information Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar demanding an immediate ban on the web series and Amazon Prime Video. GOVERNMENT WANT OTT PLATFORMS TO SELF-REGULATE According to sources, many films and web series streaming on OTT platforms …

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