Days after actor Chetan Kumar stated Bhoota Kola was not a part of Hindu customs, the Bengaluru police booked him on Saturday below part 505 (2) [creating or promoting enmity, hatred or ill-will between classes] of the Indian Penal Code on a criticism lodged by a Bajrang Dal chief.
His assertion got here after Rishab Shetty, director of the latest Kannada blockbuster Kantara, stated in an interview that Bhoota Kola was a part of Hindu tradition. The spirit that takes the type of a wild boar is a part of the custom, he stated. “It’s a part of Hindu tradition and rituals. I’m a Hindu and I consider in my faith and customs which no one can query. What we’ve stated is thru the factor that’s current in Hindu dharma.”
Chetan referred to as a press meet on Wednesday and stated it “was practised by adivasis and there was no Brahminism in Bhoota Kola”.
“The worship of forests and the surroundings had been practised by adivasis even earlier than the Hindu faith got here into existence in India,” he stated.
Chetan additionally stated each Hindi imposition and Hindutva imposition had been unacceptable. “Karnataka’s land had its personal tradition, custom and historical past even earlier than the Hindu faith started. Bhoota Kola and different practices are a part of adivasi tradition and have existed for a number of 1000’s years,” he added.
Whereas the movie fraternity has shunned commenting, Hindutva activists have been vocal towards Chetan’s assertion. Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Muthalik stated Chetan was an atheist and amongst these “intellectuals who criticised the tradition of the land”. The Hindu Jagarana Vedike lodged a criticism with the Udupi police towards the actor.
Chetan was booked, nevertheless, on the criticism lodged by Bajrang Dal Bengaluru North convener Shiv Kumar on the Seshadripuram police station.
When The Indian Specific tried contacting Chetan over the telephone, he didn’t reply to the calls.