Telugu vocalist Sravana Bhargavi’s video clip attracts outrage for religious tune in history
Singer Sravana Bhargavi had actually utilized the religious tune ‘Okapari Kokapari’ by 15th century saint Annamayya, which was viewed as offending by his fans.
A debate has actually emerged after preferred Telugu vocalist Sravana Bhargavi published a video clip, with the religious tune ‘Okapari Kokapari’ by saint Annamayya behind-the-scenes. The tune, stated to be made up by 15th century saint and also Lord Venkateshwara supporter Annamayya, plays while Bhargavi is seen analysis and also being herself in a visually pleasing video clip. However, the fans of Annamayya took severe offense versus this, asserting that the video clip ‘defiled’ the religious rhyme or keertana, which it was being ‘appropriated’ and also‘eroticised’
The reaction motivated Bhargavi to take the video clip below her social media sites accounts. Issuing a declaration describing the factor for her choice, the vocalist on her Instagram created, “My channel has always brought JOY, ENTERTAINMENT, and PEACE to my subscribers. And I don’t ever want it to be known for uncalled controversies. Negativity has never been encouraged on any of my social platforms. And I want to keep it that way (sic).” While a lot of the argument to the video clip remained online, nonetheless, a team of individuals submitted a police issue versus Bhargavi in Tirupati on July 23, and also asserted that they would certainly not allow the vocalist go into the Tirumala holy place there. However, the issue was taken out after the vocalist got rid of the video clip online. .
Bhargavi originally safeguarded her video clip, thinking that absolutely nothing was unacceptable in it. To placed across her factor, she changed the sound of the tune with various songs and also labelled it‘Perspective is everything’ Earlier, when some asserted that she harmed Hindu views with her video clip, she was listened to saying with an additional individual, stating, “I am a Hindu, a Brahmin woman. I do not know which part of the video offended you. I will not remove the video. Where is the indecency in it?” In her declaration, Bhargavi revealed that hrs of job were taken into the production of the video clip and also stated that it was a “beautiful piece of art.” Justifying that her video clip was not questionable, she stated, “When you change the way you look at change. Perspective is everything.”
Arunank Latha, a poet and also movie doubter, that has actually pertained to the protection of the vocalist, explained just how Bhargavi was precisely targeted. “There are many Telugu film songs where the keertanas have been used in a romantic situation. So why is there an outrage only against her?,” he stated. Giving instances, he claims,“‘Marugelara O Raghava’ is a keertana by carnatic musician Thyagaraja. It was used in the movie Saptapadi in a duet situation. Similarly, ‘Samajavaragamana’ is another keertana but yet it has been used in films and no one objected to it. So, what is the problem if Bhargavi is using the keertana for her video? Besides, the video is not vulgar as some claim”
According to Arunank, the outrage is an instance of patriarchy by conventional Brahmins, that, to name a few factors, are angered that Bhargavi is not seen putting on a toe ring regardless of being wed. “She is also seen reading Kanyashulkam written by Gurajada Apparao, which is a satire on orthodox Brahmins. Kanyashulkam could have inspired her to remove the toe ring, which has angered some Brahmins,” he stated. .
While Annammaya’s offspring declare that the keertana is by Annammayya, some scholars compete that this keertana might in fact be composed by his boy Pedda Thirumalaiah. .
The reaction motivated Bhargavi to take the video clip below her social media sites accounts. Issuing a declaration describing the factor for her choice, the vocalist on her Instagram created, “My channel has always brought JOY, ENTERTAINMENT, and PEACE to my subscribers. And I don’t ever want it to be known for uncalled controversies. Negativity has never been encouraged on any of my social platforms. And I want to keep it that way (sic).” While a lot of the argument to the video clip remained online, nonetheless, a team of individuals submitted a police issue versus Bhargavi in Tirupati on July 23, and also asserted that they would certainly not allow the vocalist go into the Tirumala holy place there. However, the issue was taken out after the vocalist got rid of the video clip online. .
Bhargavi originally safeguarded her video clip, thinking that absolutely nothing was unacceptable in it. To placed across her factor, she changed the sound of the tune with various songs and also labelled it‘Perspective is everything’ Earlier, when some asserted that she harmed Hindu views with her video clip, she was listened to saying with an additional individual, stating, “I am a Hindu, a Brahmin woman. I do not know which part of the video offended you. I will not remove the video. Where is the indecency in it?” In her declaration, Bhargavi revealed that hrs of job were taken into the production of the video clip and also stated that it was a “beautiful piece of art.” Justifying that her video clip was not questionable, she stated, “When you change the way you look at change. Perspective is everything.”
Arunank Latha, a poet and also movie doubter, that has actually pertained to the protection of the vocalist, explained just how Bhargavi was precisely targeted. “There are many Telugu film songs where the keertanas have been used in a romantic situation. So why is there an outrage only against her?,” he stated. Giving instances, he claims,“‘Marugelara O Raghava’ is a keertana by carnatic musician Thyagaraja. It was used in the movie Saptapadi in a duet situation. Similarly, ‘Samajavaragamana’ is another keertana but yet it has been used in films and no one objected to it. So, what is the problem if Bhargavi is using the keertana for her video? Besides, the video is not vulgar as some claim”
According to Arunank, the outrage is an instance of patriarchy by conventional Brahmins, that, to name a few factors, are angered that Bhargavi is not seen putting on a toe ring regardless of being wed. “She is also seen reading Kanyashulkam written by Gurajada Apparao, which is a satire on orthodox Brahmins. Kanyashulkam could have inspired her to remove the toe ring, which has angered some Brahmins,” he stated. .
While Annammaya’s offspring declare that the keertana is by Annammayya, some scholars compete that this keertana might in fact be composed by his boy Pedda Thirumalaiah. .
