Published 13:39 IST, March 4th 2020
Taarak Mehta's dialogue triggers MNS goondaism; show's maker forced to apologise
Producer of 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' Asit Kumarr Modi recently issues an apology over 'Mumbai Ki Mukhya Bhasha' dialogue controversy. Read on.
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popular comedy show, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah h got itself embroiled in a nasty controversy recently. It all started after one of show's characters, Champaklal Ga stated that Hindi is common langu of Mumbai. dialogue did t dow down well with Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and y threatened to teach makers of show a lesson.
After entire controversy, producer of show, Asit Kumarr Modi issued an apology on his social media handle. In tweet, he shared that being capital of Maharashtra, Marathi is official langu of Mumbai. Calling himself an Indian, he went on to say that he is both Maharashtrian and Gujarati and he respects all langus of nation. Check out his tweet.
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dialogue which sparked controversy was said by actor Amit Bhatt
controversial episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah saw Champaklal trying to resolve arguments between Gokuldam society members who wanted to write 'thought for day' in ir own native langus. Amit Bhatt who essays role of Champaklal Ga, went on to say that y will write thought in Hindi as it is common langu of Maharashtra. dialogue also angered Ameya Khopkar who is President of cinema wing of MNS.
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He lashed out at makers of show on his tweet and accused m of spreing misinformation despite kwing that common langu of Mumbai is Marathi. MNS General Secretary Shalini Thackeray also bashed makers for same. Check out tweet below:
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13:39 IST, March 4th 2020