Rahul, Priyanka, Shashi Tharoor grieve Oscar Fernandes’ demise
Mangaluru: Following the demise of senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Oscar Fernandes, several senior party men including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi took to Twitter to express their condolences.
Fernandes passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru on Monday afternoon after remaining admitted in the hospital for over a month. He was admitted after he sustain a head injuring while performing Yoga at his house in July this year.
Rahul Gandhi termed his demise as his “personal loss” and added that Fernandes was a guide and mentor for many in the Congress party.
My heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Shri Oscar Fernandes Ji.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 13, 2021
It is a personal loss for me. He was a guide and mentor to many of us in the Congress Party.
He will be missed and fondly remembered for his contributions. pic.twitter.com/NZVD592GSJ
Priyanka Gandhi also took to her Twitter handle and stated that Fernandes was one of the finest and most loyal soldiers of the Congress party. He further added that the party will miss him immensely.
Heartfelt condolences to Oscar ji’s family. You are in our hearts and prayers.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) September 13, 2021
He was one of the finest, most loyal soldiers of the Congress party, we will all miss him immensely. pic.twitter.com/ulBwtHpFsP
Another senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said Fernandes was a ‘gem of a man’.
“A Congress stalwart, his vision for an inclusive India had a huge influence on the politics of our times.” The official Twitter handle of the Congress party added in a tweet.
Deeply saddened by the passing of a gem of a man, a political mentor to many who approached politics in a spirit of selfless service. My profound condolences to his dear wife & soulmate Blossom, &to all in his extended Congress family who are bereaved today. @INCIndia https://t.co/VBM9iubYUO
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 13, 2021
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Anurag Kashyap slams protests around 'Phule'
NEW DELHI, Apr 17 (PTI): Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Thursday criticised the protests around the film "Phule", a biopic on social reformers Jyotirao and Savitribai Phule, questioning why films depicting caste issues get banned in India.
The director also criticised the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for modifications suggested to "Phule".
The biopic, featuring Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa in the roles of the reformist couple, was set for release last week but it will now arrive in theatres on April 25.
After the trailer of "Phule" was unveiled online on April 10, some members from the Brahmin community raised objections stating that they've been portrayed in poor light.
In a series of post on Instagram, Kashyap said the very first play of his career was based on the lives of Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule.
"If casteism didn't exist in this country, why did they need to fight against it?"
The makers of "Phule" on April 7 received a 'U' certificate from the censor board, which had asked them to make changes like removing terms such as 'Mang', 'Mahar' and 'Peshwai'.
The modifications also included the visual of 'man carrying a broom', which has been replaced with 'boys throwing cow dung balls at Savitribai', and the line '3000 saal purani gulami' being changed to 'Kai saal purani'.
Kashyap noted that not just "Phule" but Sandhya Suri's "Santosh" and "Dhadak 2" are reportedly also facing censor trouble.
He added Diljit Dosanjh-starrer "Panjab '95" and Dibakar Banerjee's "Tees" to the list of movies that are finding it difficult to release in India.
