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Shiv Sena Takes Umbrage At Shah Rukh's Spoof On Manoj Kumar |
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Written by Piyush Joshi
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Wednesday, 21 November 2007 |
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Shiv Sena activists protested outside the house of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for his spoof on yesteryear legend Manoj Kumar in his latest flick Om Shanti Om.
Earlier Manoj Kumar had expressed his ire at the film saying he was hurt that Shah Rukh portrayed him in a negative manner. The actor, who has also produced Om Shanti Om, was quick to issue an apology.
"After I read the story, I called up Manoj Kumar and apologized to him. He told me not to worry about this issue and on the contrary invited us over a cup of tea," he said at a press conference. "Honestly speaking, I didn't mean to show anyone in a negative manner or run down anyone."
Manoj Kumar was reportedly angry at scenes in Om Shanti Om, which showed him being beaten up by guards when he tries to enter a movie theatre. Kumar, played by a lookalike covers his face in the scene; hence the guards do not recognize him.
Om Shanti Om has been declared a runaway hit notwithstanding the controversy.
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