Police deployed outside actor Aishwarya Rajesh's house as 'Farhana' stirs row
A few Islamic outfits have accused the Tamil film 'Farhana' of having dialogues that are insulting to Muslim women and the hijab Aishwarya Rajesh had recently told India Today in an interview that she would have played the character irrespective of its religion Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Tamil film ‘Farhana’, police force has been deployed outside the residence of actor Aishwarya Rajesh as the movie has stoked a controversy since its trailer came out. She plays the main role in the film and essays the character of a Muslim woman. The film was released on May 12 and had landed in controversy as critics allege that it portrays Muslim community a particular way. A few Muslim groups, including the Indian National League (INL), even termed it “anti-Islamic”. Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, the movie depicts the journey of the protagonist, Farhana, who becomes employed by a company offering phone sex chat services. Initially uneasy about her job, she gradually develops ...