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Police to cooperate with demonstrators against anti-Hindu play

July 23, 2007

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Chiplun (Maharashtra): A delegation comprising members of Warakari Samiti and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) called on the Tehsildar and Police Inspector of Chiplun and submitted a representation protesting against the Marathi play ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’ as it makes mockery of Hindu deities. While accepting the representation, Shri. Jagannath Pawar, Police Inspector said that degrading deities is like denying our own existence. It is very foolish to disown the power of existence of God who has gifted us with this body that we are able to talk and walk. We must make use of it for good cause. Everyone has right to worship God in one’s own way; but making mockery of others places of worship or deities or staging obscene plays is wrong.  

Shri. Jagannath Pawar assured members of Warakari Samiti and HJS that immediate action would be taken against those who insult or harm deities or places of worship. Sawarde-Nandgaon Panchkroshi Warakari Sampradaya and Hari Om Satnam Warakari Sampradaya along with HJS submitted the representation. Shri. Satish Kadam, the Dy. Tehsildar accepted the representation on behalf of the Chief Minister and assured that he would forward the same immediately for necessary action. Shri. Pawar accepted the representation copies of which have also been sent to the Home Minister, Cultural Minister, State Government, Police Commissioner, Maharashtra State and the Censor Board for Marathi plays.

 Complaint lodged with Kalyan police against 'Hari Aalaa Daari'

July 7, 2007

Kalyan (Maharashtra): Show of the Marathi play ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’ was staged at Acharya Atre theatre on 30th June. After watching the play, Shri. Mahadev Samant, a devout Hindu from Dombivali with the help of Adv. Vivek Bhave and a seeker of Sanatan Sanstha lodged a complaint with Kalyan police station against the play that it hurts religious sentiments of Hindus. There is mockery of Sree Vitthal-Rakhumai Hindu deities especially worshipped in Maharashtra so also of Shiva-Parvati in this play.

Shri. Chavan, the Asst. Police Inspector said that the Censor Board should be held responsible. Shri. Ghosalkar, the playwright came on the stage during the play and at the end of the play and claimed that there was no denigration of deities but organizations like ‘Sanatan Hindu Prabhat’ is opposing the play.

Forest Minister to take initiative against Marathi play

July 5, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Shri. Babanrao Pachapute, the Forest Minister informed members of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) that he would be writing a letter to the concerned about taking action against the anti-Hindu Marathi play Hari Aalaa Daari (earlier known as 'Deva Kari Love') when a delegation of HJS called on the Minister. As Shri. Pachapute himself belongs to Warakari Sect, he was apprised about the issue by Shri. Ramesh Shinde, the spokesperson and Shri. Shivaji Vatkar, Mumbai district coordinator of HJS. Shri. Pachapute was told about the manner in which Hindu deities, Sree Vitthal-Rakhumai and Shankar-Parvati have been ridiculed in the said play. A no. of times, complaints have been made to Shri. F. M. Shinde, the President of Censor Board regarding this play; but no action has been taken so far. HJS and Warakari members have staged demonstrations against the play wherever the shows were declared. Shri. Pachapute was given a letter along with a few objectionable dialogues from this play.

Shri. Sachin Kadam, ex-Taluka-chief of Shiv Sena, Shri. Tukaram Golamade from Zilha Parishad, other leaders of Shiv Sena like Shri. Dada Kadam, Shri. Raju Deolekar, Shri. Chandrakant More, Shri. Samir Takale, Shri. Shyamrao Mahadik (Nirbade) and Shri. Dnyandev Patil and Mrs. Manisha Salunkhe of Sanatan Sanstha were present as part of the delegation along with 30 devout Hindus. 

Demonstrations against anti-Hindu Marathi play ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’

July 4,  2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): A show of ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’, a Marathi play was to be staged at Prabodhankar Thakarey Theatre in Borivali. The play makes mockery of Sree Vitthal and Rakhumai, Hindu deities, much worshipped by Warkari Sampradaya. Shri. Arun Kadam, the President of Shri. Samasta Warakari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj staged demonstrations along with a few members of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti as he learnt about the show. Devout Hindus were peacefully holding demonstrations and cooperating with the police when 3 persons supporting the play were arguing with the demonstrators. Members of HJS intervened and calmed down those persons. About 30 devout Hindus took part in the agitation. Many members of audience went back without watching the play on hearing about denigration of deities.

(Congratulations to Sree Samasta Warkari-Fadkari Dindi Samaj for immediate demonstrations against Anti-Hindu Marathi Play! - Editor)

'Hari Aalaa Daari' - No Change in Script

June 29, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): The name of Marathi play ‘Deva Kari Love’ has been changed to ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’, however, a no. of times, there is a mention of earlier name in the play. It appears that in view of the objection raised by Shiv Sena, the producer has changed only the name to pacify the agitators. In the begining of the play, introduction of the play is done with the word ‘When God starts loving ….” . In the second Act, there is a song with wording ‘Deva Kari Love’. Thus, Shri. Dilip Tawade, the producer of the play has changed the name of the play; but it is just an eyewash and the words ‘Dev Kari Love’ are used through out the play. Although the Censor Board has given a clean chit to the play; there is mockery of Hindu deities like Sree Vitthal-Rakhumai, Shiva-Parvati, Indra-deva, Narad muni, Yamadut, Swargalok and apsara through out the play. In the last 10 minutes of the play, there are dialogues on the current affairs, about perverted mentality of people; but during the first 2 hours and 10 minutes, there is denigration of deities. Shri. Tawade tried to draw attention of the agitators to the last 10 minutes of the play claiming that it was for enlightening people.

Warakaris & HJS submit representation against 'Hari Aalaa Daari'

June 28, 2007

Khed (Maharashtra): Anti-Hindu Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love' alias 'Hari Aalaa Daari' makes mockery of Hindu deities. On 26 th June, a meeting was held at Sree Patharjai temple in Khed taluka by Warakari, Bhavik Sampradaya Mandal, Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and devout Hindus to protest against the above play. A representation was also given to the Tehsildar for forwarding the same to the Chief Minister Shri. Vilasrao Deshmukh demanding imposition of ban on staging shows of this play. 125 devout Hindus had signed the representation. Tehsildar Shri. Santosh Jadhav prayed for success of the campaign as he accepted the representation. Shri. Yesare Maharaj of Warakari Sampradaya said that in olden days, anti-Hindus used to harass saints and religious leaders so they fought against the antagonists. Now we also have to take on such antagonists. Hindus are indifferent towards their Dharma and therefore, followers of other faiths are taking advantage. Shri. Jogale Maharaj said, "We get angry if someone says something against our parents. Similarly, when deities are denigrated, we should feel enraged." Shri. Santosh Ghorapade said that the anti-Hindu Acts have not so far been passed because of intense agitations by HJS. It was decided to hold such meeting every month to discuss incidents taking place with regard to Dharma. Shri Gowalkar, keertankar and members of HJS, Sanatan Sanstha and devout Hindus attended the meeting.

'Hari Aalaa Daari' - A Flop Show

June 26, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): A show was to be staged of Marathi play 'Hari Aalaa Daari' at Shivaji Mandir, a theatre in Dadar which ridicules Maharashtra's most worshipped deities Sree Vitthal-Rakhumai. Warakari Sect, Bajarang Dal and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) came together to protest against the play. Only 13 members were present in audience to watch the show which was a flop. Members of Akhil Warakari Prabodhan Samiti, Sree Samasta Warakari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj, Bajarang Dal and HJS were raising slogans and the area surrounding the theatre became very reverberating with the sound of slogans. The members also made a demand to arrest Shri. Dilip Tawade and Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar, the producer and director of the play under Section 295 (A) for hurting religious sentiments of Hindus through the above play. It was declared on behalf of HJS that wherever the shows will be announced of this anti-Hindu play, HJS will stage demonstrations in a lawful manner. For once, the police were quite helpful.  

Show of ‘Hari Aalaa Daari' cancelled after HJS protest

June 24, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Show of 'Hari Aalaa Daari (Deva Kari Love)' was staged at a theatre in Mulund; but it had to be cancelled due to the warning given by Warakari Sect and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) to take out a protest march and only 5 members in audience.

Ha. Bha. Pa. Dhondopant Dada Prasadik Bhajan Mandal, Warkari Prabodhan Mahasamiti, Sree Samasta Warakari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had planned to stage demonstrations outside the theatre. Sree Namadev Maharaj Dalvi, the managing director of Ha. Bha. Pa. Dhondopant Dada Prasadik Bhajan Mandal, Sree Maruti Maharaj Mane of Warkari Prabodhan Mahasamiti and Sree Namadev Maharaj Koshti took intiative to collect warakari members against the play. Shri. Nivrutti Pawar, Hanuman Prasadik Bhajan Mahamandal, Shri. Ramesh Kachare of Omkareshwar Bhajan Mandal, Shri G G Kode, area-President of Nationalist Congress, Sardar Tarasingh, BJP MP were contacted and brought together by Sree Namadev Maharaj Dalvi. A police complaint was also lodged. A representation was given to the police by Sree Maruti Maharaj Mane and Sree Namadev Maharaj Koshti of Akhil Warakari Sampradaya, Shri. Kashinath Parab of HJS, Shri. Vasudev Manachekar and Shri. Satish Kocharekar. Due to such joint effort, the police also granted permission for demonstarations; but residents of Mulund boycotted the play and only 5 members were present in audience. The producer of the play then, informed the officials of theatre that he was cancelling the show.

Sree Namadev Maharaj Dalvi said that assaults on Hindu Dharma are on rise. Tolerance capacity of Hindus is coming to an end. Once Hindu gets irate, it will be difficult to control him. He also warned that if the show of this play was again put up in Mulund, agitations will be intensified.

Censor Board President Shinde justify clean chit

June 24, 2007

Nashik (Maharashtra): Monthly meeting of Censor Board for stage plays was held at the Government Rest House in Nashik. A representation was submitted to Shri. F. M. Shinde, the President demanding a ban on the Marathi play 'Hari Aalaa Daari (earlier called as 'Deva Kari Love') on behalf of Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti (All India Committee of Saints) . Shri. Shinde said at that time, "Saint Janabai also called Sree Vitthal as 'Vithya'". He said that there was nothing objectionable in the play. The script of the play has been examined by the Censor Board and neither he nor any of the members found anything wrong. Shri. Shinde said that two lady members of Warkari Sect were sent to watch the play; but they too did not find anything wrong.

Shri. Sanjay Maharaj, the district-President of Akhil Bharatiya Warakari Sant Samiti explained to Shri. Shinde that Saint Janabai called Sree Vitthal in this manner out of sheer devotion; but it is not so in the play. Another member of the Board advised Maharaj that saints should not get involved in such things. They should have more tolerance. Maharaj then replied that Dharma also teaches us to punish the guilty. He said that he did not get Warkari members to submit the representation other wise it would have been difficult for Censor Board to hold the meeting.

Shri. Shinde stated that such agitation against the play is giving it unwarranted publicity; but such plays did not last for long. He said that the agitators should have contacted the writer of the play and explained to him. Shri. Rajendra Nalage, Chandavad taluka President of Warakari Sant Samiti, Shri. Anantdasji Maharaj Kajawadekar, Shri. Ganapat Panas, Shri. Dadaji Shinde, Shri. Sanjay Maharaj Thakare, Shri. Dattatreya Raut, Shri. Shivji Sanap, Shri. Gorakh Jadhav and Shri. Bajirao Kekan from Puri, Shri. Sampat Jadhav, Shri. Prabhakar Pawar, Shri. Haribhau Pawar, Shri. Ratan Jadhav, Shri. Ramesh Vakte and Shri. Mukund Ozarkar of Sanatan Sanstha were present when the representation was submitted.

Clean chit to 'Hari Aalaa Daari' by Censor Board

June 23, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): A two member committee formed by 'Maharashtra State Stage shows Censor Board' consisting of Smt. Rekha Dighe and Priyanka Bandiwadekar gave a clean chit to anti-Hindu Marathi play 'Hari Aalaa Daari'.

Sree Vitthal-Rakhumai, highly revered deity in Maharashtra has been ridiculed in the Marathi play 'Hari Aalaa Daari' written by Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar and produced by Shri. Dilip Tawade. Name of this play was earlier 'Deva Kari Love'. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and Warakari Sect have been objecting to this play right from its first show. In this connection, the Censor Board was also approached and the issue was referred to a two-member committee formed in this connection. The committee has since submitted its report giving a clean chit to the play.

The committee has mentioned in its report that not a single dialogue is objectionable in the play 'Deva Kari love' alias 'Hari Aalaa Daari'. The Censor Board has also accepted the report and Shri. F. M. Shinde, the President of the Board has now expressed his opinion that if the challengers still want to oppose, they should approach the Government for justice. Shri. Shinde said that he had discussed the matter with members of Warkari Sect and expressed the same opinion. He said further that the Board appointed two lady members considering the complaint of those opposing this play; but they have not found anything objectionable in the play; therefore, there is no need to interfere in their decision. The members appointed on such committees are expert in their field and their report is always correct.

In the meanwhile, Pujya Rameshwar Shastri Maharaj, the Vice President of 'Sree Warakari Prabodhan Mahasamiti' has said that the Censor Board might have given a clean chit to the play; but Warkari Sect has not. Even if the Censor Board is advising us to approach Government to seek justice, we shall not do so. First we will beat up the members of the Board and its President.

Pujya Maharaj said that no show will be staged unless the characters of Sree Vitthal and Rakhumai are removed. We do not want mockery of any deity. If Ghosalkar and Board are so keen to denigrate deities, would they dare to ridicule Allah or Jesus? If they do so, they will not survive. If the Board's policy is to take care of religious feelings of Muslims, Christians, Buddhists and Sikhs, we shall also not tolerate anyone hurting religious sentiments of Hindus. He said that the members of Board should be taken to Court and President F. M. Shinde should be put behind bars.

(Most indecent dialogues given to characters of Sree Vitthal- Rakhumai are not found objectionable by the two members of the committee is an indication of biased views of the members. Shri. Shinde has thus steered himself clear from the responsibility – Editor)

Ignorance of Natya-Parishada President on 'Hari Aala Daari' controversy

June 23, 2007

Controversy about 'Hari Aala Daari' has stirred all Maharashtra; so much is being written about the play; but Shri. Mohan Joshi, the President of all India Marathi Natya-Parishada claims to have no knowledge about the controversy. When Shri. Joshi was contacted to learn about his views, he tried to save his skin by showing ignorance about the whole matter.

He said that Censor Board has rights to take a decision and if it has already taken decision, what could Natya-Parishada say on the issue. The objective of Natya-Parishada is development of Marathi stage. When he was asked that why the Parishada does not create awareness among stage artists about the growing tendency of denigrating worshipped deities of a particular religion on Marathi stage, he said that there were lots of other issues with the Nayta-Parishada that needed its attention and it has no time for issue of this kind.

(If Hindus do not protect their Dharma, why would Dharma (God) protect them? - Editor)

Is 'Hari' asking for alms? - rebuke Warkaris

June 23, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Shri. Arun Maharaj Kadam, ‘keertankar’ and Mumbai-district President of Sree Samasta Warkari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj asked those involved with the play that what they meant by ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’. Is it that Hari is going from door to door begging for alms? He admonished poet Shri. F. M. Shinde, President of Censor Board for stage-plays that the Board will have to take a review of Marathi play ‘Deva Kari Love (now name changed to ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’)’. Shri. Shinde later promised Shri. Arun Maharaj that action would be taken against the play.

Members of Warkari Sampradaya and devout Hindus have been very much perturbed with the scenes in the above play. People in Pune are agitated over the play. Warkaris and devout Hindus have come together in places like Alandi, Pandharpur, Kolhapur, Tuljapur etc. to protest. Shri. Kadam Maharaj has demanded that the characters of Vitthal-Rakhumai and Shiva-Parvati should be withdrawn from the script and in the forthcoming meeting of Censor Board at Nashik and action should be taken against the play.

Dev Kari Love: New Name, Old Dialogues

June 21, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): ‘Deva Kari Lolve’, a Marathi play produced by Sairaj Productions makes mockery of Sree Vitthal and Rakhumai, a Hindu deity, much worshipped by Warkari Sampradaya. The play has been facing opposition from all quarters. In this background, it has been claimed that the objection was raised only to the name of the play and the name has since been changed to ‘Hari Aalaa Daari’ without carrying out any changes in the script or dialogues of the play. The above information was given to Sanatan Prabhat’s reporter by Shri. Suresh Kambale of Sairaj Productions.

Shri. Kambale said that the Warkari Sapradaya, Sanatan Sanstha and Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) had objected to the title of the play and the name has, therefore, been changed. The Secretary of the Censor Board had issued a temporary certificate to the play granting permission for staging the play.

When the reporter of Sanatan Prabhat pointed out to Shri. Kambale that Warkari Sampradaya, Sanatan Prabhat and HJS have raised objection to not only the name but also the dialogues, Shri. Kambale said that as there was dispute about the name and the theatre owners were not giving permission to stage the shows, the name was changed. He said further that at Vashi, Sanatan members had not raised any objection except for the word used ‘Vithya’ for Vitthal and the word has also been omitted from the script. He said that the Censor Board had no objection to the dialogues of the play. Your browser may not support display of this image.

Meanwhile, Shri. Ramesh Shinde, the spokesperson of HJS has stated that the main objection was to the dialogues for ridiculing Hindu deities. It was wrong to personify the deities and make mockery of them. HJS will therefore, continue to protest till necessary action is taken.

Hundreds of 'Warakaris', members of 'Sri Samasta Warakari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj' surrounded Shri. Dilip Tawade

June 15, 2007
Warkari with HJS members
Warkari with HJS members
Mumbai (Maharastra): Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love' (God makes love) was to be staged at a theatre in Borivali, Mumbai. Hundreds of 'Warakaris', members of 'Sri Samasta Warakari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj' surrounded Shri. Dilip Tawade, Producer of the play and questioned him incessantly. Warakaris warned Shri Tawade that if the characters of Vitthal-Rakhumai shown controversially in the play were not removed immediately, he would be taught a lesson. Shri. Tawade was scared and ran away inside the theatre.

Hundreds of Warakaris, members of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and Hindus raised slogans condemning the play. Shri. Arun Kadam, President of 'Sri Samasta Warakari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj' said that till the names of Vitthal - Rakhumai and Shiva- Parvati were not removed from the script, they will demonstrate at every theatre where the play is to be staged. He said that a resolution will also be passed prohibiting the Chief Minister of Maharashtra from performing 'puja' of Lord Pangurang at Pandharpur. The issue will be taken to more than 10 lakh devotees at Alandi and Pandharpur. Dr. Uday Dhuri, Convener of HJS explained the issue to the media persons present. Shri. Bhaskar Khursunge, a municipal councilor specially participated in the demonstrations to register his protest. Keertankars Shri. Ravindra Kadam and Shri. Tukaram Khot were also present on the occasion

(We congratulate all Warakaris for taking Shri. Dilip Tawade to task on this issue! When Hindus will come forward to fight against assaults on their Dharma, nobody will dare to be hostile towards Hindu Dharma. - Editor)

Police refuse permission to stage demonstrations against Marathi play

Kalyan (Maharashtra): A show of the controversial play 'Deva Kari Love' was scheduled at Atre theatre in Kalyan, where Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) had planned peaceful and lawful demonstrations against it. An application was given to the Police Commissioner seeking permission for the demonstrations; but permission was refused; the Police said that there was a prohibition order against assembly of people in that area and they warned HJS that legal action will be taken if the demonstration took place.

HJS has stated that as per the Indian Constitution, every citizen of this country has a right to protest if his religious sentiments are hurt; but it is most condemnable that this right is withdrawn by the police, although Hindu deities have been ridiculed in this play in obscene language. Shri. Kiran Chaudhary, President of the Hindu Mahasabha from Kalyan tried his best to get permission from the Police, but in vain. Hindu organizations have been agitated by the anti-Hindu behaviour of Police.

(Anti-Hindu police are not taking action against the offenders, but are prompt in taking action against those who are protesting against the offence, that too, in a legal manner. Hindus should not rely on such police for their protection, nor for the protection of the deities they worship. They should become 'Dharma-yoddhas' - Editor)

Warkari complains to Govt. against 'Deva Kari Love'

Mumbai (Maharashtra): In the Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love' staged by Sairaj Productions, there is mockery of Vitthal-Rakhumai, deities worshipped mainly by the Warkari sect. On behalf of Western Zonal Branch of Shri. Samasta Warkari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj (Pandharpur), a representation was given to the Chief Minister, Dy. Chief Minister and State Cultural Minister against the above play stating that the offensive writing of the play and its staging has hurt religious sentiments of all Hindus. The representations were submitted to the Secretariats of the ministers in the presence of HJS members.

In the representation they requested for a ban on its show scheduled on 14th June and warned that it would be followed by protests on the streets in the form of a 'Dindi march' if they failed to comply. The Sensor Board has ignored the part of the play that hurts feelings of all Hindus. The Govt. should ensure that henceforth, no play will be staged that has denigration of deities and hurts religious sentiments of Hindus. If no legal action is taken, there could be disorder in the State resulting in unrest. It is demanded that the controversial portion of the play should be removed; or a ban should be imposed on the play.

The Forest Ministry has also requested the Chief Minister for removal of the controversial dialogues from the script. A copy of the representation will be given to the Police Commissioner. The delegation consisted of Shri. Arun Kadam, the President of Warkari-Fadakari Dindi Samaj, its members Shri. Ravindra Kadam and Shri. Tukaram Khot and members of HJS.

Show turns into a fiasco at Navi Mumbai

June 13, 2007

Navi Mumba (Maharashtra)i: Show of the controversial Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love' at Vishnudas Bhave theatre in Navi Mumbai was a fiasco as demonstrations were staged by members of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) and devout Hindus from other Hindu organizations. In a theater with more than a thousands' capacity, there were just 15-20 members of audience to watch the play.

There has been indecent matter written in the play which denigrates 'Kuldeavata' of Maharashtra viz. Vithobaraya and Rukmini Devi. When advertisement about the play was seen on the previous day of the show, members of HJS started collecting members of other Hindu organizations and preparing to stage demonstrations. At the earlier shows of the play, complaints had been lodged with the police; but no heed was paid by the producer or director of the play or even the Sensor Board. Moreover, in some of the Marathi daily newspapers like 'Maharashtra Times' and 'Loksatta', there was criticism against HJS and 'Sanatan Prabhat'. It was, therefore, felt that police would take action against the demonstrators. When permission was sought for staging demonstrations, the police gave a warning that in case of any problem in the theatre or outside, agitators will be immediately arrested. Police also provided security to the staff and cast of the play.

Devout Hindus started raising slogans against the play just before it started due to which members of audience did not dare to go to the hall. In the end, demonstrators declared that the agitation will be continued. Members of HJS like Shri. Shivaji Vatkar, the Mumbai district coordinator, Shri. Ramesh Sunil, Navi Mumbai coordinator and Shri. Rajan Bhurake participated in the demonstrations besides, Shri. Santosh Kanade of BJP Yuva Morcha, Shri Atul Kulkarni of Shiv Sena, leaders of VHP, Bajarang Dal, Goraksha Committee, Sree Shri.Yoga Vedanta, Warkari Sect were very active in the demonstrations.

(Congratulations to devout Hindus for staging protest in a peaceful and lawful manner for protection of Dharma and create awareness among Hindus.-Editor)

Sensor Board should be dissolved - Pujya Rameshwar Shastri

June 12, 2007

Effect of showing over-tolerance by Hindus is this play. In this field, Sensor Board, which is deliberately granting clearances to such controversial anti-Hindu plays. Pujya Rameshwar Shastri , the President of 'Akhil Bharatiya Warkari Probodhini Mahasangh' demanded dissolution of the Sensor Board in the context of the controversial Marathi play. He also said that a representative from all religions should be appointed on the Board so that a thorough examination is done helping to maintain national unity.

Sensor Board should start caring for feelings of Hindus - Bharatcharya Shri. S. G. Shevade

Whether it is a movie, drama or TV serial, the Sensor Board is extra careful in checking that religious feelings of Muslims and Christians are not hurt; but it is not so serious towards Hindu matters. Now at least the Sensor Board should become sensitive to religious feelings of Hindus. Some thing is wrong with the mentality of people, Hindus; they have become insensitive towards Hindus and therefore, plays like 'Deva Kari Love' are staged. Hindus are responsible for such denigration as they have become apathetic towards Dharma matters. Hindus see no harm in denigration of deities. It is time Hindus are taught that it is not a topic for fun.

Devout Hindu abused and threatened by assistant to producer for registering his protest

Thane (Maharashtra): Shri. Shashank Chaubal, a devout Hindu called up the office of Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar, producer of a Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love' to register his protest against objectionable dialogues in the play hurting his religious feelings. The call was answered by an associate of the producer who started abusing Shri. Chaubal.

Shri. Shashank Chaubal from Kalwa, Thane called up the office of Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar and asked him that why there was such denigration of Hindu deities in his plays. He asked that would he dare to use worshipped personas in other religions for making mockery in his play. An associate of Shri. Ghosalkar abused Shri. Chaubal in a very filthy language. He also asked Shri. Chaubal for his address so that he could go to Shri. Chaubal's house and beat up him up. Later on, a friend of Shri. Chaubal called up Shri. Ghosalkar when he asked his friend whether he had watched the play. He told him that there was no denigration of deities in this play. He said the play, in fact, guides people on how one should not insult our deities. Shri. Hari Prabhu also called up from Dombivali to register his protest; but the dramatist's friend told him that such news are published in newspaper only to increase its sale.

(This is like a thief complaining about police. Hindus must teach a lesson to such insolent and anti-Hindu dramatists. - Editor)

Rude reply to Hindu lady from Producer

Sindhudurga (Maharashtra): A devout Hindu lady took Shri. Rhishikesh Ghosalkar, the producer of controversial Marathi play 'Dev Kari Love' to task. She asked Shri. Ghosalkar to render public apology to Hindus for hurting their religious feelings through the controversial play 'Dev Kari Love'. There are objectionable dialogue and gestures denigrating deities in the said play. He, however, was very rude to her.

When the lady asked him to render apology for hurting religious feelings of Hindus, Shri. Ghosalkar said he was also a devout Hindu. He advised her to first watch the play rather than believing others. He asked her why no action was being taken against those responsible for destruction of Hindu temples.

The lady told him that she was not interested in watching such play and her organization was already working towards creating awareness among people towards anti-Hindu activities. She asked him that how he could denigrate deities when he called himself a devout Hindu. She told him that she was registering her protest and wanted him to apologize, in public, for writing such play. Shri. Ghosalkar replied that he did not render apologies to fools.

(Congratulations to devout Hindu lady for asking for explanation. Every Hindu should be so alert. Will producer Shri. Ghosalkar dare to give such answers to a Muslim?- Editor)

Director asked by Police to discuss withHJS

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Shri. P. D. Tiwari, a senior police inspector at Borivali police station issued orders to investigating officers for issuing a letter to the producer and director of Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love' to go to the police station and discuss the matter with HJS members.

A show of the above Marathi play was staged at a theatre in Borivali. In this play, there has been personification of Hindu deities like Vitthal-Rukmini, Shiva-Parvati, Indra-deva and Yama-deva. These characters have indecent dialogues which are hurting feelings of all Hindus. In this connection, H. Shri. Manoharanand Chirmure, a trustee of Sree Datta Mandir, Shri. Shashikant Yashawantrao, trustee of Sree Datta Seva Samiti,, Shri. Arun Kadam of Sree Vitthal-Rakhumai Seva Mandal Warkari Fadakari Dindi Sampradaya chief, Shri. More and members of HJS and Sanatan Sanstha lodged a complaint against the producer and director of the play.

Members of HJS followed up the matter with the police when the senior Inspector gave the above orders. Even at Shivaji park police station, HJS has lodged a complaint against the play for hurting feelings of Hindus. A representation for cancellation of the play has been given to the Manager of Yashawant theatre in Dadar.

HJS lodges complaint for re-viewing of Marathi play

June 1, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Shows of Marathi play 'Dev kari love' produced by Sairaj Productions and written and directed by Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar, were recently held in Mumbai. In this play, Hindu deities have been shown as living in the present times and used for creating humour, deities worshipped by Hindus like Vitthal-Rakhumai, Shiva-Parvati, Indra-dev and Yama etc. have been ridiculed. The dialogues spoken by these deities are obscene and their gestures on the stage are also lewd. The play has hurt feelings of thousands of Hindus. Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has, therefore, filed a complaint with Marathi Stage Reviewing Committee.

It has been stated in the complaint that as per Indian Constitution, it is wrong to make mockery of any religion, culture and symbols and is a cognizable offence under Section 295-A of IPC. According to the rules and regulations of Marathi Plays Reviewing Committee, such plays should have been refused permission in the primary round itself. It is the responsibility of the Committee to ensure that feelings of followers of none of the religions are hurt. It is not correct to ridicule others' religious feelings to create humour under the name of 'Art' for making money. Therefore, Marathi play 'Dev kari love' should be banned immediately, is the demand made by HJS and Hindu devotees. The Committee should think seriously on the issue and put a ban. Members of HJS had detailed discussions with the Committee members. HJS has started lawful agitations against anti-Hindu plays from time to time and has submitted many representations against such Marathi plays. HJS feels that the Marathi Stage Review Committee is partial and does not care about feelings of Hindus.

Shiv Sena MLA opposes Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love'

Thane (Maharashtra): Shri. Eknath Shinde, MLA of Shiv Sena was inaugurating a traffic signal operated on solar energy on Ram Maruti Road, Sree Gajanan Maharaj Mutt Chowk in Thane when Shri. Nand Kishore Thakur, Shri. Ajay Sambhus and Shri. Vishwas Damale, members of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) met him and explained about activities of HJS and denigration of deities through the Marathi play 'Deva Kari Love'. Shri. Shinde expressed his protest against the controversial play and offered to speak to Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar, the playwright.

Regarding the proposed 'Temple Takeover Act' Shri. Shinde said that under the banner of HJS, an agitation should be started all over the State of Maharashtra until the session of the Legislative Council and that it is the duty of every Hindu to fight against the Act. He further went on to say that all Hindus must unite and the mission undertaken by HJS is in fact a mission of every Hindu.

The program was attended by, among others, Mrs. Smita Indulkar, Mayor of Thane, Shri. Ashok Bhoir, Dy. Mayor and Shri. Vilas Samant, leader of the House.

(If every devout Hindu starts thinking in this manner, we can easily stop assaults on the religion! - Editor)

Indecent denigration of Hindu deities in play 'Deva Kari Love'

May 15, 2007

Mumbai (Maharashtra): After a series of anti-Hindu plays like Vastraharan', 'Bighadale Swargache Daar', 'Yadaa Kadaachit', a Marathi play titled 'Deva Kari Love' has been staged recently. In this play, Hindu deities have been brought to the level of human beings and there are very vulgar dialogues in the play. The playwright has used Hindu deities like Shiv-Parvati, Sree Vitthal Rakhumai, Indra deva and Yamadoot for depicting the present situation of state of society strewn with crimes, riots, strife and corruption etc. The play has hurt feelings of all Hindus. It is produced by Sairaj Production; Shri. Dilip Tawade is the producer and Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar, writer and director of the play.
Few scenes from the play are given below:

  • Vitthal goes to embrace Lord Shiva when he sees the serpent around his neck. He gets scared. Shankar tells him, "Do not be afraid. It would not harm you as it has just had milk pointing his fingers at Parvati."
  • Indra Deva says, "I am going on earth, to Essel world with the beauties from heaven. On earth, they always celebrate different days like Saree day, Naree Day, Rose Day, Valentine day, Sex day etc.
  • Yama comes on stage on male buffalo which is his vehicle. A dog follows him. Yamadeva has a mobile phone in his hand with 'Hutch' network and therefore, the dog follows him.
  • Two street urchins give a rupee coin each as alms to Sree Vitthal - Rakhumai taking them to be mentally disturbed persons and tell them to have 'vadaa-paav' and enjoy.
  • Rakhumai comes out of the sanctum sanctorum and says that she is fed up of standing in one place and wants to go out in car to Juhu beach.

(Hindus are real enemies of Hindu Dharma. Why should God protect such Hindus in crisis? Hindus must take these anti-Hindus to task. - Editor)

Contact Details:

Playwriter and Director: Shri. Rhushikesh Ghosalkar
Contact No.: 9322282177, 9892130553

Source:Daily Sanatan Prabhat

Read About Other Denigrations Through Plays

  1. Marathi Play 'Deva Adhi Konkanat Yeva' denigrating Gods
  2. Vastraharan: A play full of abuses to Hindu gods on the name of local art
  3. Play on Subhadra Haran; Lord Krishna is shown as minister
  4. Cruel mockery of great Hindu epic Mahabharat

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