Manoj Muntashir ‘cried’ after Adipurush controversy: Understand that nothing is permanent
Recently, writer Manoj Muntashir talked about the controversy surrounding the dialogues in Prabhas-starrer Adipurush. The lyricist shared how he cried after the film received negative reviews.
Manoj Muntashir is the writer of the Prabhas-led film. Lone manThe film faced heavy criticism for its dialogues. Recently, Muntashir opened up about how deeply the reaction affected him, admitting that it brought tears to his eyes. He also reflected on the experience, saying that it taught him that everything in life is temporary.
During a podcast with Shubhankar Mishra, Manoj was asked about his reaction when he came to know about this controversy. ,I had cried (I cried).” He added, “As a human being I understood that nothing is permanent. What is there today may not be there tomorrow, but we also learned that what is good can be bad tomorrow and it can also be good the day after tomorrow. So I’m not stopping, not giving up, I’m trying day and night (As a human being, I have understood that nothing is permanent. What is there today may not be there tomorrow, but I have also learned that what is good today may be bad tomorrow, and the day after that.) He can be good again. So, I am not stopping, I am not giving up and I am working hard day and night.”
Adding further, Muntashir shared his learnings from Bollywood. “Bollywood is a market. There are no rules and regulations in the market; Profit is the only rule. When they benefit from me, they will come to me again, more are coming(Bollywood is a market. There are no rules or regulations in the market; profit is the only rule. When they find it beneficial to come to me, then they will come, and they are already coming.),” he said.
Earlier during the India Today Conclave Mumbai 2024 Saif Ali Khan who played the role of Ravana in Om Raut’s filmTalked about the controversy. “I don’t know how real a problem it is. I know many people are not free to say or do whatever they want. We all have to keep a little watch on ourselves and be a little careful; Otherwise, there could be trouble.”
Prabhas was in Adipurush And Kriti Sanon plays the role of Lord Ram and Sita. However, the film was heavily criticized by audiences for allegedly misrepresenting the epic.
The film’s dialogue, depiction of Ravana and Lord Hanuman, and visual effects were particularly criticized.
