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Published 11:39 IST, June 22nd 2023

Kriti Sanon’s mom pens thought-provoking note amid Adipurush backlash: Lord Ram taught...

Kriti Sanon plays Janaki (Sita) in Adipurush, a modern-day, cinematic retelling of Ramayana. The movie has grossed Rs 400 crore at the worldwide box office.

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Kriti Sanon with mother Geeta Sanon (Image: Geeta Sanon/Instagram) | Image: self
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Kriti Sanon's role as Jananki (Sita) in Adipurush is earning her praise. After the film's release, viewers have been pointing out how the actress has managed to deliver a restrained performance with relative ease. However, the film has been receiving backlash for some of its dialogues, which now stand altered. 

3 things you need to know

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  • Kriti Sanon had earlier talked about focusing on the positive aspects amid backlash over the film.
  • Some dialogues which viewers objected to have been altered in new prints.   
  • The tickets prices for Adipurush have also been slashed for a limited time frame. 

Kriti Sanon's mother Geeta Sanon asks people to have a positive outlook

Ahead of the film's release, Kriti Sanon's mother Geeta came out to support her daughter at a screening in Mumbai. Now, she has hit back at detractors for criticising the film unfairly and overlooking its positive aspects. She shared a note on social media which spoke about having a good mindset and outlook so that the world looks beautiful. 

(Geeta Sanon shares a couplet in support of team Adipurush | Image: Geeta Sanon/Instagram)

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She also wrote, "Lord Ram himself has taught us to look at the love in Shabri's fruits and not at the fact that they were half eaten. One should look over people's mistakes and try to understand the emotions behind their actions. Jai Shri Ram." Reacting to the post, Kriti's sister Nupur wrote in the comments section, "Ekdum sahi."

Kriti Sanon organises a special screening for Adipurush 

Kriti Sanon has reportedly organised a screening of Adipurush for her alma mater in New Delhi on June 21. According to reports, a Delhi multiplex, with a seating capacity of 300, was booked. Residing in Mumbai for work, she barely gets to visit Delhi, where she is originally from. The release of Adipurush was thus the perfect opportunity for her to revisit her roots and she made the most of it.  

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(Kriti Sanon said she was focusing on the cheers and claps rather than negative feedback with regards to Adipurush. Image: Twitter) 

After Adipurush, Kriti will be seen opposite Shahid Kapoor in an untitled romantic drama and in Ganapath Part 1, an action film, opposite Tiger Shroff. She will also be seen in the multi-starrer The Crew.

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09:04 IST, June 22nd 2023