Parminder Mehta objects to depiction in film ‘Ramayana: Part One’, demands FIR
Controversy over the alleged depiction of religious characters and episodes of Ramayana in the film ‘Ramayana: Part One’ is deepening. There is resentment in the Hindu community over showing Mata Sita as a warrior, glorifying the role of Ravana and the depiction of deities. Senior leader and former Councillor Parminder Mehta, has raised strong objection in this matter and demanded an immediate ban on the film from the Central Government.
City Air News
Nov 14, 2026 12:13
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Ludhiana, November 14, 2026: Controversy over the alleged depiction of religious characters and episodes of Ramayana in the film ‘Ramayana: Part One’ is deepening. There is resentment in the Hindu community over showing Mata Sita as a warrior, glorifying the role of Ravana and the depiction of deities. Senior leader and former Councillor Parminder Mehta, has raised strong objection in this matter and demanded an immediate ban on the film from the Central Government.
Mehta said that Ramayana is not just a religious scripture, but the basis of faith, culture and life values of crores of Hindus. While depicting Lord Shri Ram, Mata Sita and other religious characters, special care should be taken of dignity and religious sentiments. He alleged that the way some episodes and characters have been presented in the film is against the original spirit of Valmiki Ramayana and Ramcharitmanas.
He demanded that the Central Government, Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting take serious cognizance of the matter. Mehta said that the controversial scenes and dialogues of the film should be investigated and instructions should be given to remove objectionable content.
He also demanded registration of FIR against the director, producer and lead actor Ranbir Kapoor of the film. He said that any kind of depiction hurting religious sentiments should not be ignored.
Mehta demanded from the Central Government that till a proper solution to the controversy is found, the release and screening of the film should be stopped, so that religious sentiments of any community are not
