Amitabh raised questions on civil liberties: Mamta said – it takes courage to say so; BJP said – maximum violence took place in Bengal only

Controversy has arisen over a statement by superstar Amitabh Bachchan amidst the ongoing controversy over the Bollywood film Pathan. Controversy has started over his statement given on Thursday (December 15) at the Kolkata Film Festival. Amitabh said that many years have passed since the country got independence, but even today questions are being raised on the freedom of the citizen and freedom of speech.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, present in the program, supported Amitabh's talk. He said that Amitabh said such a thing, which no one can say. Here, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya has said that Amitabh's words cannot be more accurate for any other place than Bengal, because he has talked about freedom in a place where there was maximum bloodshed and violence after the elections.

Amitabh had said – cannot take the audience lightly

Amitabh said that we cannot take the audience lightly. The audience has all kinds of content. It is their choice where they want to see it. Amitabh said this at a time when controversy is going on regarding Shah Rukh Khan's film Pathan.

Mamta said – Bharat Ratna should be given to Amitabh Bachchan

On the occasion of the inauguration of the 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival, Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also reached. Mamta has demanded to give Bharat Ratna to Amitabh Bachchan. He said- Bengal will demand to give Bharat Ratna to Amitabh for his long contribution to Indian cinema.

Bengal never bows down, never begs

Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee also targeted BJP in gestures. Mamta said- Bengal fights for humanity, unity, diversity, and integration. Bengal neither bows its head nor begs. Bengal has always fought with courage for unity in diversity for humanity. This fight will continue even further. Bengal never bows down, never begs, and always holds its head high.

Mahesh Bhatt said – Western ideas cannot be rejected

Mahesh Bhatt said in the program - In today's political environment, the children of India try to reject western ideas. These words of Tagore should resonate in the hearts of all Indians that India is meant to unite all castes. It is not the spirit of India to reject any caste, any culture. Our highest aim should be to understand all things with sympathy and love. This is the spirit of India.

Shahrukh said – Whatever the world may do, positive people are alive

Here, actor Shah Rukh Khan has also broken the silence on the Pathan controversy. He made his first public statement amidst the controversy over the film. Shahrukh said in gestures at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Thursday – Whatever the world may do. Me and all the positive people you are... are all alive! Shahrukh's reference was towards those trolling the film on social media.

Shahrukh said- In today's time, a collective narrative is given by social media. I had read somewhere, negativity increases the use of social media. This also increases the commercial value. Such stories serve to distract and divide us. Shahrukh said – Whatever happens, we have to remain positive. Stay away from negative thinking.

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