Did 3 Idiots promote ragging?
After the thumping success of 3 Idiots, "all is well" has become Aamir Khan's common refrain. So, no matter if there is a controversy over credit-grabbing for the original story, or a suicide and a ragging in Mumbai allegedly inspired by the film, the actor feels there is no ground to question the film's content and making.
"Controversies can always be created from anything. It depends on which way you look at something. The film has a positive message and should be made tax free and shown in every small town and village," he said in a "thanksgiving" press conference in Nagpur on Tuesday.
"The film is actually about anti-ragging. It's about problems in our education system. It tells that we shouldn't stress our kids for the career that we (parents) want them to pursue. We are getting very positive reactions on the film from everywhere. Kids are telling us that after seeing this film their parents will understand them better. So, it's having the desired impact," Khan said when asked about reports of the film inspiring suicide and ragging by students.
When Hirani was asked if, unlike his earlier films, the message got subdued in his latest film due to the overpowering play of pranks by the three characters, he replied, "Every film has its spirit. Here, we were making a film involving college students, not Mahatma Gandhi. So, we had to show all that goes with college life."
BJP wants U/A certificate for 3 IdiotsThe BJP has demanded that 3 Idiots be referred back to the censor board and given a 'U/A' certificate for restricted viewing. In a statement on Tuesday, BJP state spokesperson Madhav Bhandari demanded that the film be stripped of 'U' certificate and referred back to the censor board for a review and given a 'U/A' certificate. He said if a film motivates students to commit suicide or indulge in ragging, the government should step in.
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