Adipurush Was My Biggest Mistake: Manoj Muntashir Expresses Deep Regret Over Controversial Dialogues

In a recent interview with Times Now, lyricist Manoj Muntashir reflected on the massive backlash surrounding the 2023 film 'Adipurush', admitting that working on the project and initially defending its controversial dialogues was a grave error.

Key Highlights:
- Public Apology: Muntashir expressed deep embarrassment and folded his hands to apologize to the nation, stating he regrets writing lines like 'tel tere baap ka' and wishes to distance himself from such mistakes.
- Background on Adipurush: Directed by Om Raut and starring Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan with a budget of around Rs 500 crores, the film faced severe criticism for its dialogues, VFX, and depiction of characters, hurting religious sentiments.
- Shift to Upcoming Ramayana: As fans and moviegoers eagerly await Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming multi-part adaptation starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash with cutting-edge VFX by DNEG's Namit Malhotra, the focus has shifted toward high expectations for the new epic release.