'People making reels on Daiva is upsetting'
India, Oct. 18 -- Kantara: Chapter 1 has been breaking records since its release, earning praise for its portrayal of the bond between man and nature, and the Buta Kola ritual. The makers are upset about people imitating the ritual for Reels. In an exclusive interview with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment & Lifestyle, on The Right Angle director and lead actor Rishab Shetty expressed his hurt over the trivialisation of something so sacred.
"When you're emotionally low, witnessing the Daiva ritual can hit harder - we call it avaahan, where you lose your external self. I understand that. But those mimicking it just to go viral. we're upset with that mindset," says the 42-year-old.
The makers of Kantara had earlier issued a statement on social media about the same: "Certain individuals have been imitating the Daiva characters and engaging in inappropriate behaviour in public spaces. Dhaivaradhane or Daiva worship is rooted in spiritual tradition and not intended for casual mimicry. Such acts amount to trivialising our belief system and deeply hurt the faith of the Tulu community." Rishab added, "Main Daiva ko maanta hoon, we worship them. I don't want to be disrespectful. These reels are hurting the sentiments of people belonging to a region. Yeh sab hota hai toh bura lagta hai. Main har baar request karta hoon logon ko."...
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