New Delhi | Controversy : After the controversy over the picture of Maa Kali, now the Aga Khan Museum has expressed regret. It has been said on behalf of the museum that it deeply regrets the hurt of the sentiments of the Hindu community. It has removed the presentation of the documentary Kali following a request by the Indian mission to remove all objectionable material from the controversial film. Toronto-based filmmaker Leena Manimekalai shared the poster of her documentary Kaali on Twitter on Saturday. In which Goddess Kali was shown smoking and holding an LGBTQ flag in her hand. The poster was followed by a strong reaction on social media with the hashtag Arrest Leena Manimekalai.
unintentionally hurt feelings
Controversy : It was alleged that the filmmaker has hurt religious sentiments. A member of a group called Gau Mahasabha said that they have lodged a complaint with the Delhi Police. Reacting to the uproar on Twitter, the museum said in a statement that it deeply regrets that the sentiments of members of Hindu and other religious communities have been hurt inadvertently. Toronto Metropolitan University brought together the works of students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, each student exploring their individual spirit as part of Canadian multiculturalism for the ‘Under the Tent’ project, the statement said on Tuesday.
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The organizers were made aware of the situation
Controversy : The museum said that Toronto Metropolitan University’s project presentation was held at the Aga Khan Museum on July 2, 2022 in the context of the museum’s mission to promote intercultural understanding and dialogue through the arts. Respect for diverse religious expressions and faith communities is an integral part of that mission and the presentation is no longer on display at the museum, the statement said. has been informed. We have also received information that several Hindu organizations have approached the authorities in Canada to take action.
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