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Manoj Muntashir Faces Backlash Over Adipurush Song Post
Manoj Muntashir Shukla shared an old song from Adipurush on social media.
The song is called “Ram Siya Ram.”
He shared it one day after a new song from another Ramayana film was released.
Some people thought the timing was deliberate.
They also remembered that Adipurush had received criticism.
The criticism focused especially on its dialogue and portrayal of Ramayana characters.
Some users said the new Ramayana film looked much better.
Others still acknowledged that “Ram Siya Ram” was a beautiful song.
Adipurush lyricist and dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir Shukla shared the film’s “Ram Siya Ram” lyrical video on X.
His post came one day after the makers of Ramayana released “Jai Jai Ram.”
Social media users criticized Muntashir over the timing of the post and his work on Adipurush.
Critics cited Adipurush’s controversial dialogues and portrayal of Ramayana characters.
One commenter praised “Ram Siya Ram” but said sharing it at that moment showed poor judgment.
- Who
- Manoj Muntashir Shukla, the lyricist and dialogue writer of Adipurush.
- What
- He shared Adipurush’s “Ram Siya Ram” lyrical video and faced criticism online.
- Where
- On X, formerly known as Twitter.
- When
- The post was shared one day after Ramayana’s “Jai Jai Ram” was released.
- Why
- Users criticized the timing of the post and connected it to the backlash against Adipurush.
Social Media Critics
Song Supporters
Timing of the post
Social Media Critics
Critics said sharing “Ram Siya Ram” immediately after the release of Ramayana’s “Jai Jai Ram” showed poor timing and a lack of maturity.
Song Supporters
Supporters could point to the song’s popularity, although the article does not quote a direct defense of the timing.
Quality of “Ram Siya Ram”
Social Media Critics
Some users criticized Muntashir personally because of his association with Adipurush, despite discussing the song.
Song Supporters
One commenter acknowledged that “Ram Siya Ram” was beautiful and said it was perfect from every angle.
Adipurush’s reception
Social Media Critics
Critics said Adipurush’s dialogues and portrayal of Ramayana characters were deeply problematic and compared it unfavorably with Ramayana.
Song Supporters
The article notes the criticism but does not provide a specific response from Muntashir or Adipurush’s makers.
Key facts
- Person criticized
- Manoj Muntashir Shukla
- Shared song
- “Ram Siya Ram” from Adipurush
- Related release
- “Jai Jai Ram” from Ramayana
- Platform
- X
- Adipurush roles
- Muntashir was the film’s lyricist and dialogue writer.
- Main criticism
- Users objected to the post’s timing and criticized Adipurush’s dialogues and character portrayals.
Quotes
An unidentified social-media user
User criticizing Muntashir's Adipurush work and the timing of his post
“I never knew that you are this shameless man! The guts to do this after serving blasphemy in the name of Adipurush! The worst frame of Ramayana movie is 100x better than the entire Adipurush put together. And don't even get me started with dialogues.”
NDTV
“It was a truly beautiful song, perfect from every angle. We all agree on that. But by posting it now, you've once again proven that there's a lack of maturity.”
NDTV
Manoj Muntashir Shukla
Lyricist and dialogue writer who shared the song video on X
“The poignant tale of Ram-Siya. One is sandalwood, one is water.”
NDTV
Sources
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