The makers of Mental Hai Kya, starring Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles, have responded to the criticism that the title of the film has garnered. In a statement published on Saturday, Mental Hai Kya makers said that the film is a “fictional thriller genre feature” that will entertain audiences and does not hurt sentiments.
“Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures, Mental Hai Kya starring Kangana Ranaut and Rajkummar Rao marks the coming together of some of the most talented and responsible media personalities, who in no way intend to hurt anyone’s sentiments. The makers would like to maintain that Mental Hai Kya is a fictional thriller genre feature film meant to entertain audiences and it does not offend, discriminate or disregard any person. In fact the film is a mainstream entertainer which makes a larger point,” read the statement issued by the makers.
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Moreover, the statement also said that Mental Hai Kya “will encourage people to embrace their individuality and distinctiveness”.
The Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS) on Thursday wrote to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), raising "serious objections" to the film's title. "We take serious objections to the title of the movie, which is discriminative, stigmatising, degrading and inhuman in projecting mental disorders and persons who suffer mental disorders. We strongly demand the title to be removed with immediate effect preventing further damage to the modesty of mental health service users," read the letter.
The IPS demanded that the CBFC censor any sequence in the movie that is violating the rights of people with mental disorders.
Directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, Mental Hai Kya will release on June 21.
Source: PeepingMoon
