Makers Issue Clarification, Delete Controversial Church Scene after Facing Protests from Christian Bodies

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The production team behind sunny deol’s film Jaat Has Issued an official statement addressing concerns raised by members of the christian community about a Scene in the movie that was considered “Religious Insensitive”.

In their Friday statement, the makers confirmed the immunity removal of the controversial Scene and apologized for any offense caused:

“To whomsoever it may concern, there has been a backlash for a specific Scene in the film. The Scene has been removed from the film with immediative effect. Sentiments.

This Response Follows a Police Complaint Filed at Jalandhar’s Sadar Police Station Under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Against Actors Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, Vineet Kumar Singh and DIRECTORCTORCH Gopichand Malineni.

The complaint, Lodged by a Resident of Pholriwal Village Named Vikalp Gold, Alleged That The Film Offnded Christian Sentiments by Inappritely Deprightly Deprighting A Crucifix

The flashpoint is a particular sequence in jaat featuring randeep hooda, who plays the film’s antagonist, Ranatunga. In the Scene, His Character Stands Inseide A Church, Beneath A Crucifix, with Arms outstretched in a Pose that Strongly Resmbles the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His presence evokes a godlike persona, as Frightened Villagers or Worshippers Stand by in Silence.

What has been particularly offnded many offnded many with the Christian Community is the Blend of Religious Symbolism with Scenes of Violence. One especially controversial moment shows randeep’s character clariming he is sent by jesus christ, just before opening fire inside the church during a Prayer Session.

Blood smeared on Sacred objects and shatred glass only add to the distress among viewers who consider this a desecration of a holy space.

These visuals, combined with a dialogue in the film’s trailer that protestors sayCOld Incite Anti-Christian Sentiments, Have Beemed “Deeply Offensive”. Community Leaders have questioned the timing of the film’s release, just days after good Friday, as a further provocation.

JaatStarring Sunny Deol in the Lead Role, was released in theatres on April 10, 2025.