The petition against the web series Aashram, resembling the name of a convicted godman, was filed by a local resident named Khush Khandelwal.
Bobby Deol made a splendid comeback with filmmaker Prakash Jha's 'Aashram' that was recently released on MX Player. However, the show has invited trouble after a plea was filed taking offence to the controversial portrayal of Hindu saints in the show.
According to a report in The Indian Express, a Jodhpur court on Monday sought stands of Prakash Jha and actor Bobby Deol on the plea.
For the uninformed, in the web series, Deol has played the central role akin to some self-styled godmen convicted and serving jail terms for various penal offences in different parts of the country, including Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
Keeping this in mind, Jodhpur District and Session Judge Ravindra Joshi listed the matter for hearing on January 11, issuing notices to both Prakash Jha and Bobby Deol.
The petition against the web series Aashram, resembling the name of a convicted godman, was filed by a local resident named Khush Khandelwal, the report said.
His petition read, "The portrayal of Deol as a Hindu saint has hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus, who respect and worship saints. His portrayal as a rapist, corrupt, and drug dealer has diminished the place saints hold for Hindus."
Khandelwal had earlier complained to the police, seeking registration of an FIR against the filmmaker and the actor, but with the police refusing to lodge any case over his complaint, he had moved the court of the additional chief judicial magistrate (ACJMM) with the same plea.
With the ACJMM too rejecting his plea, Khandelwal had then approached the Jodhpur district and session judge challenging the ACJJM's previous decision.
The second season of Aashram, Aashram Chapter 2 — The Dark Side had released on November 11. It attracted objection to the questionable portrayal of Hindu saints in it.
A social media campaign had also been launched, terming the series a malicious portrayal of Hindu religious culture and 'ashrams'.
Karni Sena had also sent a legal notice to the producers of Aashram.
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