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Muslim organisations demand ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

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Posted: Jan 23, 2013 at 0103 hrs IST
Vishwaroopam

Chennai Various Muslim organisations today demanded a ban on the screening of actor-producer Kamal Haasan's 'Vishwaroopam', saying "it will affect social harmony" in the state.

M H Jawahirullah, MLA and President, Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam, said representatives of various Muslim organisations met the City Police Commissioner S George today demanding that the screening of the movie be banned.

"The screening of the movie will affect social harmony in the state. We plan to meet the Home Secretary, besides moving the Censor Board," he said.

Jawahirullah replied in the affirmative when asked if they planned to move the court if required.

Muslim organisations had earlier demanded that the film be screened to them prior to its release, expressing concern over the depiction of the community in the movie.

He said Haasan had organised a special screening of the movie for them following their demand.

The thespian had already courted controversy after taking a U-turn on his decision to release the movie on Direct-to-Home (DTH) platform with theatre owners red-flagging his decision.

The film's release was also subsequently postponed and is now slated for a January 25 release in 500 screens in the state.

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All religious books talks about enemies by Karuna on 24 Jan 2013

Its not only in Koran, even hindu mahabharata tax about this subject. Here, the topic shud be, why a movie WANTS TO DEPICT ONE RELIGIOUS GROUP as such? Leave the religions. Is that group of people are the reason for all the ills of the country. Then who do you think did SAMJAUTA EXPRESS, MALEGAON & MAKKA MASJID EXPLOSIONS?. They kept on their own places?????? Crazy budhimaans.......... And ther are FANATICS & ZEALOTS in all type of followers.

All religious books talks about enemies by Karuna on 24 Jan 2013

Its not only in Koran, even hindu mahabharata tax about this subject. Here, the topic shud be, why a movie WANTS TO DEPICT ONE RELIGIOUS GROUP as such? Leave the religions. Is that group of people are the reason for all the ills of the country. Then who do you think did SAMJAUTA EXPRESS, MALEGAON & MAKKA MASJID EXPLOSIONS?. They kept on their own places?????? Crazy budhimaans...........

RE:Read Bible which gives you eternal life. "please dont ask people to read something corrupted". by nisha on 24 Jan 2013

i don't know if u r a hindu or christian , but before u comment about a religious book know wat is inside it . Bible is already corrupted since long by very humans, it is no more a religous book as was given by nabi jesus peace b upon him. One of the well known christian preacher "YUSUF ESTES" who now is a muslim quotes that bible is corrupted, this ven many christian scholars agree but dont reveal. by the way Mr rajan the discussion here is not about urs or my book its about the film which is said to portray our religion in some or the other way. I supppose no body compelled mr kamal haasan to take such a film, he would have better taken some other good subject that would have been beneficial to his country or state.

RE:Read Bible which gives you eternal life. "please dont ask people to read something corrupted". by nisha on 24 Jan 2013

i don't know if u r a hindu or christian , but before u comment about a religious book know wat is inside it . Bible is already corrupted since long by very humans, it is no more a religous book as was given by nabi jesus peace b upon him. One of the well known christian preacher "YUSUF ESTES" who now is a muslim quotes that bible is corrupted, this ven many christian scholars agree but dont reveal. by the way Mr rajan the discussion here is not about urs or my book its about the film which is said to portray our religion in some or the other way. I supppose no body compelled mr kamal haasan to take such a film, he would have better taken some other good subject that would have been beneficial to his country or state.

RE:Read Bible which gives you eternal life by nisha on 24 Jan 2013

i don't know if u r a hindu or christian , but before u comment about a religious book know wat is inside it . Bible is already corrupted since long by very humans, it is no more a religous book as was given by nabi jesus peace b upon him. One of the well known christian preacher "YUNUS ESTES" who now is a muslim quotes that bible is corrupted, this ven many christian scholars agree but dont reveal. by the way Mr rajan the discussion here is not about urs or my book its about the film which is said to portray our religion in some or the other way. I supppose no body compelled mr kamal haasan to take such a film, he would have better taken some other good subject that would have been beneficial to his country or state.

Problem. by Global Peace on 24 Jan 2013

Can anybody please tell what is offensive in Vishwaroopam?

RE:Read Bible which gives you eternal life, BIBLE CORRUPTED by nisha on 24 Jan 2013

i don't know if u r a hindu or christian , but before u comment about a religious book know wat is inside it . Bible is already corrupted since long by very humans, it is no more a religous book as was given by nabi jesus peace b upon him. One of the well known christian preacher "YUNUS ESTES" who now is a muslim quotes that bible is corrupted, this ven many christian scholars agree but dont reveal. by the way Mr rajan the discussion here is not about urs or my book its about the film which is said to portray our religion in some or the other way. I supppose no body compelled mr kamal haasan to take such a film, he would have better taken some other good subject that would have been beneficial to his country or state.

RE:Read Bible which gives you eternal life by nisha on 24 Jan 2013

i don't know if u r a hindu or christian , but before u comment about a religious book know wat is inside it . Bible is already corrupted since long by very humans, it is no more a religous book as was given by nabi jesus peace b upon him. One of the well known christian preacher "YUNUS ESTES" who now is a muslim quotes that bible is corrupted, this ven many christian scholars agree but dont reveal. by the way Mr rajan the discussion here is not about urs or my book its about the film which is said to portray our religion in some or the other way. I supppose no body compelled mr kamal haasan to take such a film, he would have better taken some other good subject that would have been beneficial to his country or state.

Re: World Peace by Niwaz on 23 Jan 2013

Because we are not waging war for the belief. You are creating enemy by trying to impose a belief. War is not a common word in this context. to make you understand the "repent" in your context,ask paks to kneel down and ask for some land from India we will give generously.

RE:Re: World Peace by World peace on 23 Jan 2013

It's just example i took. I never wanted war. We believe every nation has right for security and secure their citizen. you are taking repent word out of context.

RE: out of context? excuse me. by World Peace on 23 Jan 2013

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 9 Surah Taubah verse 5: But when the forbidden months are past then fight and slay the pagans wherever ye find them and seize them beleaguer them and lie in wait for them in every stratagem (of war); but if they repent and establish regular prayers and practice regular charity then open the way for them: for Allah is Oft-Forgiving Most Merciful. Above verse is quoted by entire world. Do you ever know back ground? When makkah pagans had treaty with prophet not to kill both side of people and peace for 10 years. Even prophet companion was thrown out of their home land. They had been tortured. People put financial sanction on prophet companion such as not give food to eat. Makkah pagan was plotting to kill prophet many times. Pagan%u2019s broke treaty and kill innocent traveller from prophet companions. Then GOD send verse to angel to tell if there had been war then kill opponent %u2026but do not kill women ..do not kill innocent children. If opponent ask Mer

thanks for the clarification by Detachment on 23 Jan 2013

so it is true that quran contains versus like these. thats all i need to know. rest all depends on the interpretation of the believer, good or bad. the point is that it can be used for violence and that is what is happening. i dont care how you or other moderated interpret it, all that matters to me is the result of it. i dont have anything more to say. you can cherry pick all you want. i dont expect ambiguous sloopy writing from an omniscient and omnipotent being. and if such a being exists who even with all these qualities expects love and respect from his creations she/he/it might be pretty insecure and needs some counselling for sure.

continue.... by world peace on 23 Jan 2013

. If opponent ask Mercy then GOD forgiving and most merciful. If there has been war between India and Pakistan. If Indian prime minister says kill all your opponents then shouldn%u2019t India military kill for peace and security of Indians? Same thing Quran says then why it is not digestible?

first we all should learn this by pammu on 23 Jan 2013

Dear friends before fight for each other please try to read this small story , its my request to all my frnds A Pond Full of Milk.. (Story) Once there was a king who told some of his workers to dig a pond. Once the pond was dug, the king made an announcement to his people saying that one person from each household has to bring a glass of milk during the night and pour it into the pond. So, the pond should be full of milk by the morning. After receiving the order, everyone went home. One man prepared to take the milk during the night. He thought that since everyone will bring milk, he could just hide a glass of water and pour inside the pond. Because it will be dark at night, no one will notice. So he quickly went and poured the water in the pond and came back. In the morning, the king came to visit the pond and to his surprise the pond was only filled with water! What has happened is that everyone was thinking like the other man that "I don't have to put the milk, someone else will do it." Dear friends, when it comes to help poor people, do not think that others will take care of it. Rather, it starts from you, if you don't do it, no one else will do it. So, change yourself to the way of %u201CAllan%u201D to serve Him and that will make the difference.

I'm a Muslim but I'm an Indian first!!! by ScOrPio on 23 Jan 2013

The fact is; In the name of Islam many mindless and ruthless criminals are manufactured by extremely corrupt and politically biased so called Islamic organizations. The intentions of the leaders of such organizations are solely political who benefit from it financially too. Just by attatching the word ISLAM to their organization, they think they represent the religion Islam. And guess what? They are the biggest enemies of our religion!!! I feel ashamed and disgusted when they make such outrageous comments and when they stand up for issues which is of least concern. ISLAM doesn't tell to go killing people or insult other religions. ISLAM demands Patriotism to be prioritized and Respect for every living creature. ISLAM tells to defend only and only when one's life in danger. Not to bomb and kill people for political agendas. That's the ISLAM I've known and That's the basic principal of every religion. So If a movie shows the bad elements of a religion, Shouldn't we learn from it???

I love even you hate !!! by World Peace on 23 Jan 2013

Why every hindu think that muslims are their enemy ?? why all world pointing Quran without reading it and taking meaning out of context. Why world think all muslims are evil?Muslims rule india for 800 years%u2026Still 80% of population in india is hindu not muslim. Who kills millions of muslims in middle east?? Who is playing politics in the name of religion? Western countries are making terrorist they support in Libya now Syria, hakkanis ,Afghanis, Chechen..many group .Western countries openly supported al-Qaida in Libya. Don%u2019t you have dare to say that ????

out of context? excuse me. by Detachment on 23 Jan 2013

out of context are the moderates. cherry picking is not the true religion. if you are going to follow a religion, the supposedly god given words, then better follow them to the word or else shun it altogether. atleast fundamentalists are honest, moderates are just hypocrites. mind it i will always be on the sode on moderates on any given day, but that is the truth. same with all other religions.

WE ARE INDIANS by KATHHIRVEL on 23 Jan 2013

HELLO BROTHERS DO NOT PANIC ABOUT THE SCENES SHOWN IN UNIVERSAL HERO DR.KAMALHAASAN'S VISHWAROOPAM WE ALL ARE INDIANS

Unreasonable agitation by Vinay on 23 Jan 2013

They should not agitate without seeing the movie properly kamal haasan did read the kuran thoroughly before scripting the movie. If there is any content against muslims censor board would have removed it but nothing happend so. kamal have exposed the pain and sufferings of the afghan people bcoz of war, as said by Balachander after watching the movie

please don’t try to discriminate us by pammu on 23 Jan 2013

Dear friends let me tell you a truth, that every Indian Muslim have to prove him or her self that they are the true lovers of Nations by their acts, but it is not count for other communities, why its so , we too love our land our country we born, where we are living, where we are getting our livelihood, we have the same rights. Please I request to all don%u2019t make us far away from each other, please don%u2019t try to discriminate us, please treat us same you treat your own community, please don%u2019t call us Anti Indians, Please don%u2019t call us terrors. If you show your true love towards us than see our response ,we are the community who give our life to the people who trust us , we the people who stand as a strong wall to the enemies of our country, we don%u2019t care of life for the love once, because we have the teaching of Allah we have the Discipline by the teaching of our religion. Please try and examine.

Just couldnt stop laughing by Krishna on 23 Jan 2013

@ shoeb : I just couldnt stop laughing after reading this "Islam is not responsible for these activities"... Quran says "if you come across a non believer & you cant convinence him about Islam, you can even kill him"..I can share the exact verse (If you dont know)

@Krishna by imran on 23 Jan 2013

verse entrie world is quoting is out of context. such as Krishna said in mahabharat that kill all your brother and shared stratagy how to kil them with pandava...then every hundu should kill their brother??

WE ARE INDIANS by saleem on 23 Jan 2013

Guys dont fight for a stupid film we have lot of issues pending in this country,remember one thing whether you are a muslim or hindu or christian we r all Indians.if you dont know the 26/11 terroists are not muslims but pakistanis.JAI HIND by an indian muslim.Please think abt improving the inidan economy not in improving someone's personal money

Why didn't you protest agaisnt Osawi hate speach by Raj on 23 Jan 2013

Why didn't the Muslims protest against the Osawi Hate speach.

Should not protest without watching the film...... by Ramkumar on 23 Jan 2013

Nothing wrong is shown in the movie., This movie have been shoot ed on the back ground of America/Afgan war. I dont know why people are getting panic un-neccessarily. Where were these people when terrorism helds in India... "All Muslims are not terrorist"

Even partition of India could not create any disharmony. by HARISH on 23 Jan 2013

When organisation like these carved away one third of our motherland, still the remaining Hindu majority India have been treating muslim minority like no Hindu can ever dream of receiving in a Muslim majority nation.I think this is just for money, may be they are expecting some amount from the producers for an ease release of the movie.

I support film maker for Vishwarupam by True Journalist on 23 Jan 2013

It is a well known fact that a large number of Muslim organisations are spreading terrorism in the world. It is also evident that no muslim speaks against Mohammed Bin Laden type terrorist.

Wonder whether... by sridhar on 23 Jan 2013

I really Wonder did these agitating groups held atleast a march against the pakistani terrorists behind 26/11- where even ur brotherhoods were killed ?? did they protest ?? but i saw in newspapers many offered prayers for laden soul to be rested in peace ! sad to see a film is targeted by these group of patriots, who claim the harmony would be in danger. SUCH AN IRONY THIS IS ! JAIHIND !

Read Bible which gives you eternal life by Rajan on 23 Jan 2013

Kuran is a copy of bible so please listen to bible first and so read kuran because some where they have made a mistake by allowing u all to kill others.

RE:Read Bible which gives you eternal life by peace on 23 Jan 2013

Mr Rajan, First correct your spelling. It%u2019s Quran not Koran. You never know what is inside in Quran. You speak without knowledge and totally out of context. I can point out killing in bible, Stoning in bible and woman head shaving in bible. Bible is not consistent. You can find two very different bible with very different version. If you bible is true than how come GOD book has error ?? how come bible has many contradiction ? Quran never says Jesus is son of GOD. Quran speaks totally different story about musa, Loot, Abraham many more %u2026.

but bible is porn book by zaid on 23 Jan 2013

dear rajan, many contents in verses are full of porn material rewritten by jews and agreed by christian brothers.

where were you when owasi was blabbing by prenesh on 23 Jan 2013

well if this film is causing disharmony then mr owasis also caused disharmoney and didnt see any of these organisations coming out against him.. infact they still support him..

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