The appeal states that “this serial re-iterates the baseless stereotypes about “Muslim” rulers. This serial re-iterates these false sentiments. It also demonises muslims and have used (or misinterpreted) history to serve their purpose.”, she remarked. India is threatened with the forces of hindutva which claims the country to be the ancestral and “rightful” property of only Hindus, negating the claims of all other religious groups. Where is the need to demonise him? It is shocking that this has been allowed in a communally-sensitive country. “Why is there a need to telecast such a serial? Why is there a need to use the names? Even if Jodha may not have ever existed, Akbar did.
After protests by Rajput community and historians on the historical inauthenticity, the serial runs on a disclaimer that states that the serial does not have any historical backing.ĭevika Mittal, in her appeal, has questioned the logic of running a “historical” show that recognises itself to be historically inauthentic. He was a religious bigot and was brought to “sanity” by Rajput princess Jodha Bai. According to the producers, Akbar was a cruel King. The serial claims to project the love story of Badshah Akbar and Rajputana Jodha Bai. Social Activist Devika Mittal has filed a complaint with IBF. New Delhi, June 30: The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) has been urged to stop the telecast of the serial “Jodha Akbar” being broadcast on Zee TV on the grounds of communal and provocative content.