Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao starrer Mental Hai Kya has found itself in trouble as the Indian Psychiatric Society raised objection against the film’s title.
After Indian Psychiatric Society, now Deepika Padukone’s TLLL Foundation has taken to social media to condemn the film for its poster and title.
TLLL foundation condemns Mental Hai Kya
“It is time we put an end to the use of words, imagery and/or the portrayal of persons with mental illness in a way that reinforces stereotypes.” the foundation tweeted.
It is time we put an end to the use of words, imagery and/or the portrayal of persons with mental illness in a way that reinforces stereotypes. (1/2) https://t.co/sZCeIp8eGw
— TLLLFoundation (@TLLLFoundation) April 20, 2019
In another tweet, the foundation wrote, “Many millions who suffer with mental illness in India already face tremendous stigma. Therefore,it is extremely important to be responsible and sensitive towards the needs of those suffering.”
Many millions who suffer with mental illness in India already face tremendous stigma. Therefore,it is extremely important to be responsible and sensitive towards the needs of those suffering. (2/2) https://t.co/sZCeIp8eGw
— TLLLFoundation (@TLLLFoundation) April 20, 2019
Well, this didn’t go down well with Rangoli and she responded, “Dear @TLLLFoundation Ms Ranaut who is recipient of three national awards and one f the driving forces of feminism movement in India through her films like Queen & Manikarnika is one f the most responsible artists,to jump the gun & assume the worse is nothing bt immature..(contd.)”
Dear @TLLLFoundation Ms Ranaut who is recipient of three national awards and one f the driving forces of feminism movement in India through her films like Queen & Manikarnika is one f the most responsible artists,to jump the gun & assume the worse is nothing bt immature..(contd.) https://t.co/99Brese96M
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
(contd)…all I can say is that for Manikarnika we held screenings for school children in many states of India after MHK we would like to do the same with you …. 🙂🙏 …(contd) @TLLLFoundation
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
(Contd)… Genre of the film is such ( thriller ) that we cant reveal the exact plot or the parts that the characters are playing but of course we will acquire all the certificates we need to in order to show case the film to public…. (contd) @TLLLFoundation
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
(Contd)….please don’t be Karni Sena, don’t jump the gun, I assure you, you will love the film 🙏 @TLLLFoundation
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
I have a feeling after MHK you will remove @deepikapadukone & get Kangana on board as your brand ambassador,her sincere effort to bring awareness to the cause and sensitive portrayal of the condition will leave such an impact on you😜😘… @TLLLFoundation (contd.)..
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
(contd)….have some patience pls …nobody will be ashamed of this word 🙏…. we need your blessing not your misunderstandings 🙏 @TLLLFoundation
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
Anyway @deepikapadukone was despressed many years ago when her break up happened, now she is a happily married woman who is enjoying marital bliss…(contd) @TLLLFoundation
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
Contd)..whereas Kangana after Jhansi ki Rani proudly wearing the title of Mental,being a young woman its not easy, think about it please, we would like you all to join hands with us, spread awareness and help remove embarrassment and shame attached to this word🙏🏻 @TLLLFoundation
— Rangoli Chandel (@Rangoli_A) April 20, 2019
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Mental Hai is produced by Ekta Kapoor and directed by Prakash Kovelamudi. The film also stars Amyra Dastur, Amrita Puri and Jimmy Shergill.
The film is scheduled to hit the screens on June 21.