New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) Taking strong notice of the use of the word "Kaur" in a biopic on Bollywood actress Sunny Leone, the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has asked the producer, Subash Chandra of Essel Group, to withdraw the word or face music for hurting sikh sentiments as this word has been bestowed by sikh guru sahiban to sikh women.
In a letter written to Subash Chandra, the DSGMC General Secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa said,'Sikh Sentiments have been hurt with your go-ahead given to Bio-pic series on Sunny leone’s life with the name ‘Karnejit Kaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone’.'
Mr Sirsa said that it was sad to note that being a North Indian with deep understanding of Punjabi way of life, he (Subhash chandra) has allowed the Bio-Pic with name 'KAUR' .
'There is a sentimental value attached with the surname 'Kaur'. Every Sikh girl remains 'Kaur' before and even after marriage. It is a part of her identity given by Guru Sahib,' he said.
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He said that they have no objection to Sunny Leone choosing her profession and getting a biopic made on her life but when she has advanced in this profession under the name Sunny Leone; why is Karenjit Kaur name being used as a title?
'This act smacks of a publicity stunt and a way to garner more attention,'Mr Sirsa said.
He also informed that earlier too the DSGMC had taken a stand against such cheap publicity stunts like Jacqueline Fernandez dancing wearing a kirpan - a Sikh ceremonial dagger - in the film 'Dishoom' which was later changed after we launched a protest.
'We also raised our voice against comedy daily soap 'Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah' for featuring a living character of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
The DSGMC General Secretary also said that Sikhs, within and outside India, are finding the usage of name 'KAUR' in the Sunny Leone biopic a 'bad-tasting Publicity Stunt'.
He said that producer himself being a globe-trotter and a widely respected man, such acts would result in him facing personal heat from Sikhs all around the world.
Mr. Sirsa urged Mr. Chandra to either stop the premier of the biopic or withdraw the word 'KAUR' from the title.
'If the request is not addressed, then the DSGMC will ensure the result of this publicity stunt reaches your office. We shall not hesitate from protesting within your office premises against the misuse of the surname KAUR", added Sirsa.
Leone’s biopic 'Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story Of Sunny Leone' premiered on Monday on Zee5.
Directed by Aditya Datt, who had helmed hit thriller ‘Table No. 21’, ‘Karenjit Kaur: The Untold Story Of Sunny Leone’ traces her journey from a ‘girl-next-door’ to a Penthouse Pet to a Bollywood celebrity.
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