Javed Akhtar recently watched Christopher Nolan’s film “Oppenheimer” and took to his Twitter account to praise it, calling it not just good, but a great film. He wrote, “Watched Oppenheimer 6 pm show at PVR Juhu today. It’s not just a good film but a great film…”
However, some netizens decided to have some fun with Akhtar and asked him to explain the term “isotope.” The lyricist graciously explained that an isotope is the smallest unit of matter that has all the qualities of an element, but he emphasized that knowing this is not necessary to understand the film. He described the movie as a story of a human being who happens to be a scientist.
In the midst of light-hearted banter, another user inquired, “Sir, Parmanu bomb ko Urdu mein kya kahenge?” The term “Parmanu bomb” refers to the atomic bomb, and the user asked what it would be called in Urdu.
Moving on to the film itself, “Oppenheimer” delves into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the renowned physicist widely known as the father of the atomic bomb, and it portrays his pivotal role in the groundbreaking “Manhattan Project.”
In India, the film has received a good response from the audience. However, it has also faced backlash for an explicit scene in which a Bhagavad Gita verse was used in an inappropriate manner. Some viewers have expressed concern that this scene may harm religious beliefs and sentiments. People are demanding that the scene be removed from the movie to avoid any disrespect to their religious beliefs.
Fans are also questioning the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for not taking action to remove the scene before the film’s release. They argue that the CBFC should have been more vigilant in ensuring that no religious sentiments were hurt by the film’s content.
Despite the controversy, “Oppenheimer” continues to captivate audiences with its compelling portrayal of historical events and the life of a remarkable scientist.