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Indian critic refuses to review Sultan after Salman's "raped woman" comment

The renowned critic took to Twitter to announce that he will not be reviewing Salman's film

22 Jun, 2016

The Bollywood superstar has not only managed to upset India's National Commission for Women (NCW) but also famed Indian critic Raja Sen.

Following Salman's comment that he felt like a "raped woman" after his gruelling wrestling shoots for Sultan, National Film Award-winning director and critic Raja Sen decided that he had had enough and took to Twitter to express his sentiments on the fiasco.

The Indian film and TV director wrote that he will not be watching the Salman-Anushka starrer:

But after receiving a throng of negative feedback, he gave a perfect response as to why he came to that decision.

Do you agree with the critic's decision?

Comments

Dipak Singh Jun 22, 2016 03:08pm

I too., I'm not going to watch Sultan for two reason, one for this Rape comment 2nd for his arrogant Nature to not forgiveness to Arijit Singh in spit of saveral apology from Arijit even in that incident Salman's fault.

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Calypso Jun 22, 2016 03:32pm

I completely agree with Raja Sen. Being away from Asia for a very long time, I don´t know him and don´t knoq Salman Khan. But the fact remains that crimes like rape should not be used as joke. Such irresponsible remarks reduce the gravity of rape, which is - for me - as serious as murder. I presume a man can never imagine the sufferings of a raped woman.

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KUNAL MAJUMDAR Jun 22, 2016 04:17pm

YES ENOUGH. Imagine three blockbusters in a row - The Missing Black Buck, The Driverless Car and now Strange Confession Of A Rape Victim. What's next?

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sushil Jun 22, 2016 05:02pm

One sensible person in a movie crazed nation fast losing all indian values. Salman s statement shows his lack of education and class.But his movie will be a hit as these uneducated icons will continue to be venerated as society and morals change.But still a sane voice is refreshing in the present cacophony.

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Thoroughthinker Jun 22, 2016 05:31pm

In a country where street language finds its way to the art-films as a matter of right to display honesty in depiction, what Salman said was one of the illustrations of a typical street talk.

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Priya Jun 22, 2016 05:46pm

I use to be a huge Salman fan and was looking forward to this movie but this changes it. I know it won't make much of a difference but I will not watch this movie. As educated members of the society we should not let this slide. Rape is not a trivial matter. Very disappointed with Salman Khan.

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ali Jun 22, 2016 05:48pm

Salman is an Indian. Majority of Indians like Salman. So what Salman said should be the views of the majority of the Indians. Koi Shak..

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Canadian Jun 22, 2016 06:27pm

@Dipak Singh Totally agreed with you. I have decided to boycott all his movies as well.

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dabangg Jun 22, 2016 08:35pm

His statement has been blown out of proportion. There are lots more thing happening in India that should anger us. This was just a wrongly worded statement.

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Bilal Jun 22, 2016 08:37pm

Salmon khan as an actor is fantastic and has done some memorable films but in real life he is no hero and I completely agree with raja sen .

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swapnil jaikumaar Jun 22, 2016 08:41pm

Unfortunately the message that u can't do things like these ( animal hunting, women bashing, abusing, bullying etc) will fall on deaf ears of Salman Khan's puerile, whistle blowing fans.

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Urmi Jun 22, 2016 08:53pm

Salman is a celebrity, whatever he speaks he should talk with some maturity and responsibility as he is 46 years old now , it's sad his father has to apologise , nobody except film industry has approved it .

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gp65 Jun 23, 2016 12:32am

@ali "Salman is an Indian. Majority of Indians like Salman. So what Salman said should be the views of the majority of the Indians. Koi Shak.." How did you conclude that fans of his acting approve of this disgusting statement? Terrible logic.

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proud indian Jun 23, 2016 12:37am

@Urmi 50 yrs old

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Santosh Jun 23, 2016 12:12pm

Not agreed with the critic's decision. I have nothing to do with the Actor's personal life. I like his acting not his philosophy. Definitely, I will watch the movie.

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S. A. M. Jun 24, 2016 01:36am

we all make mistakes. who can claim that they never have a slip of tongue. salman khan too should be taken as a human being made of flesh n blood. why can't he make a mistake. we all have our moods and particularly in moments of sheer joy or extreme anger or when exhausted say things that we do not really mean. so please stop acting everyone else is perfect except of Mr Khan.

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Zeeshan Jun 24, 2016 09:05am

All took it wrongly it was just a wrong statement used to express how much he has to suffer for shooting this movie. I am sure if any one of you will have to go through for such heavy load lifting and fighting sequences then you would also feel same way. Salman should be careful for public sentiments. He should not be so much irresponsible towards society but it does not means he don't respect women.

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jyotsana Jun 25, 2016 12:24pm

Not watching Sultan like this critic has said it is a matter of principles, anyways has never been his fan though I liked him in Bajrangi Bhaijan.

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Naveen Jun 25, 2016 05:06pm

@Zeeshan After a hard tiring day-Try telling your sister , mother or daughter that you feel like a raped women . Now Yu will understand the importance of comment

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