Florence Pugh Oppenheimer Scene video sparks controversy online

Yet again, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The film, based on the true story of Robert Oppenheimer, often dubbed “the father of the atomic bomb,” was expected to generate some noise. Interestingly, the film has stirred up debates in India, even though the country has no direct connection to the narrative depicted in the movie. Several groups in India have demanded a ban on the movie, with some boycotting it due to a scene involving Cillian Murphy and Florence Pugh, which allegedly offended Hindu sentiments. Keep scrolling and continue reading to delve deeper into this controversy.

Florence Pugh Oppenheimer Scene

The film includes an scene where the lead character utters a renowned quote from the Bhagavad Gita, a sacred Hindu scripture. Cillian Murphy, who portrays Robert Oppenheimer, shares an moment with Florence Pugh’s character, Jean Tatlock. You might be wondering what’s controversial about this, given that scenes are quite common in Hollywood films. Keep scrolling to uncover more details.

During the scene, Florence Pugh’s character halts the act to pick up the Bhagavad Gita, asking Cillian Murphy to read from it. As they resume, Murphy reads the line “Now I become death, the destroyer of worlds”. This particular scene has created substantial uproar among right-wing groups. One BJP politician even described Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” as a deeply unsettling attack on Hinduism, accusing the film of being part of a broader anti-Hindu conspiracy. Scroll further for more information.

Uday Mahurkar, the Indian Information Commissioner, tweeted on Saturday that the scene was an outright attack on the religious beliefs of over a billion tolerant Hindus, instigating a war against the Hindu community. He added, “We believe that if you delete this scene and take appropriate measures to appease the Hindus, it would significantly prove your sensitivity as a human and earn you the friendship of billions of amiable individuals.” In contrast, Indian film critics have showered praises on Cillian Murphy’s performance in Oppenheimer. Keep visiting this site for more information and future updates.