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Mental Hai Kya controversy: Makers issue statement after Indian Psychiatric Society questions their title
Kangana Ranaut – Rajkummar Rao’s Mental Hai Kya ran into fresh trouble after the Indian Psychiatric Society pointed out that the film title sounded derogatory
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It was yesterday (April 19) that the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) wrote to the Central Board of Film Certification, Ministry of Information and Technology, as well as the Prime Minister’s office regarding the title of the film Mental Hai Kya. According to the IPS, the title comes under: ‘discriminative, stigmatising, degrading and inhuman in projecting mental disorders and persons.’ Today (April 20) the makers of the Rajkummar Rao and Kangana Ranaut starrer have issued a notice to try to clear the air around the project.
The new poster of the film Mental Hai Kya got a good response from the audience, but it didn’t go down well with the IPS. According to them, the title is derogatory to people fighting with mental health. The makers have issued a statement saying the film is based on fictional characters and does not intent to offend or discriminate against any one. The makers believe that the film will encourage people to embrace their individuality and distinctiveness. We also exclusively informed you that the IPS will be interacting with the media today regarding the same. The film is set to release on June 21. The complete statement is attached below:
“A day after the launch of the poster of the upcoming film Mental Hai Kya starring Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao in the lead, a certain section of the society has taken offense to it. They have felt that the title of the movie is discriminating against people who are battling mental issues.
On the contrary, the makers of the film, believe that their movie – Mental Hai Kya will encourage people to embrace their individuality and distinctiveness.
Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s ‘Balaji Motion Pictures’, Mental Hai Kya starring Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao marks the coming together of some of the most talented and responsible media personalities, who in no way intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments.
The makers would like to maintain that Mental Hai Kya is a fictional thriller genre feature film meant to entertain audiences and it does not offend, discriminate or disregard any person. In fact the film is a mainstream entertainer which makes a larger point.”
Well, wonder what the IPS have to say about this now. Stay tuned to CineBlitz for more updates.
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