Producer Shankar Naidu Disheartened with Censor Board for Removing Shiv Tandav Song from Film ‘Bharateeyans’
Producer Dr. Shankar Naidu Adusumilli, renowned NRI surgeon and producer, expresses deep disappointment with the censor board’s decision to remove the powerful song “Shiv Tandav” from the highly anticipated film ‘Bharateeyans’. The patriotic drama, directed by Deena Raj and featuring a talented ensemble cast including Nirroze Putcha, Subha Ranjan, Sonam Thendup Barphungpa, Samaira Sandhu, Peden O Namgyal, and Rajeswari Chakraborty, sheds light on the nefarious tactics of China and has garnered immense appreciation from retired Indian Army personnel during special screenings across India.
Despite appeals made by the filmmakers, the censor board has imposed a staggering 70 cuts on the film, with the removal of the impactful song being the most disheartening decision. “Shiv Tandav” holds great significance in its portrayal of the triumph of good over evil and represents Hinduism, making its removal without any consideration a cause for concern. Producer Shankar Naidu questions whether this act by the censor board is an attempt to undermine Hindus and restrict their ability to showcase positive themes from their epics. He further highlights the discrepancy in allowing movies that demean and degrade Hindu gods and spirits while censoring a song that symbolizes the essence of Hindu culture.
‘Bharateeyans’ is a compelling patriotic drama written and directed by Deena Raj, who is well-known for his love stories ‘Preminchukundam Raa’ and ‘Kalisundam Raa’. Starring a talented ensemble cast, including Nirroze Putcha, Subha Ranjan, Sonam Thendup Barphungpa, Samaira Sandhu, Peden O Namgyal, and Rajeswari Chakraborty, the film exposes the manipulative strategies employed by China. Produced under the banner of Bharat American Creations, ‘Bharateeyans’ is set to release in Hindi and Telugu on July 14, 2023, in cinemas. The Bharateeyans film will be distributed by UFO Moviez, ensuring a wide reach to the audience.
