Workers of the Shiv Sena on Thursday staged a protest outside Shobhaa De’s residence, alleging that she has insulted the Maharashtrian culture by opposing the government’s decision on mandatory screening of Marathi films, and said she should not stay in the state.
However, De reacted said she has faith in the Mumbai police about her security and is not worried at all.
The protesters gathered at De’s Cuff Parade residence. They brought with them a tray of ‘Vada Pav’ and ‘Dahi Misal’ as De’s mocking tweet had said that Marathi delicacies will now be available in theatres instead of popcorn.
Senior leader Sanjay Raut said, “This is an insult of Marathi culture and we will give her a taste of Vada Paav and Dahi Misal by this evening. When you are so irked with Marathi cinema and culture, then why are you living here,” he said. “De’s remarks are an insult to Maharashtra, Marathi language and culture. You are staying in here, calling yourself a Maharashtrian and then speaking against Marathi films. Such people have no right to call themselves Maharashtrian... Why are you staying here, You can go and start your Page-3 culture,” he added.
However, De reacted said she has faith in the Mumbai police about her security and is not worried at all.
The protesters gathered at De’s Cuff Parade residence. They brought with them a tray of ‘Vada Pav’ and ‘Dahi Misal’ as De’s mocking tweet had said that Marathi delicacies will now be available in theatres instead of popcorn.
Senior leader Sanjay Raut said, “This is an insult of Marathi culture and we will give her a taste of Vada Paav and Dahi Misal by this evening. When you are so irked with Marathi cinema and culture, then why are you living here,” he said. “De’s remarks are an insult to Maharashtra, Marathi language and culture. You are staying in here, calling yourself a Maharashtrian and then speaking against Marathi films. Such people have no right to call themselves Maharashtrian... Why are you staying here, You can go and start your Page-3 culture,” he added.