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India-Bharat Controversy: Change in Akshay Kumar's Film Title Divides Internet

© AP Photo / Rafiq MaqboolBollywood actor Akshay Kumar gestures as he arrives to attend the trailer launch of his upcoming movie Prithviraj in Mumbai, India, Monday, May 9, 2022.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar gestures as he arrives to attend the trailer launch of his upcoming movie Prithviraj in Mumbai, India, Monday, May 9, 2022. - Sputnik India, 1920, 07.09.2023
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It is being speculated that the Modi government may introduce a resolution to officially rename India as "Bharat" during a special session of parliament to be convened from September 18-22 in New Delhi.
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar broke the internet on Thursday after he shared the teaser and poster for his upcoming movie 'Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue' with a change of title from India to Bharat.
Previously titled 'Mission Raniganj: The Great Indian Rescue', the renaming of the movie title was made two days after President Droupadi Murmu's dinner invite to G20 delegates surfaced on the internet which read "President of Bharat" instead of India.
Soon, the opposition party speculated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government wants to change the country's name from India to 'Bharat'.
Now, the change in the movie title has just contributed to the ongoing row.
The post has sparked widespread reactions from netizens, leaving the internet divided.
While some are praising the star for joining the bandwagon, others are questioning his The central government has renamed numerous monuments, railway stations, and museums in an effort to eliminate the remnants ofdecision and calling it propaganda.
© Photo : TwitterNetizens react over the renaming Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie's title from India to Bharat.
Netizens react over the renaming Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie's title from India to Bharat. - Sputnik India, 1920, 07.09.2023
Netizens react over the renaming Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie's title from India to Bharat.
The central government has renamed numerous monuments, railway stations, and museums in an effort to eliminate the remnants of India's colonial history.
Now with the speculation over the change of the country's name, several other celebrities and public figures have backed the country as 'Bharat'.
© Photo : TwitterNetizens react over the renaming Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie's title from India to Bharat.
Netizens react over the renaming Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie's title from India to Bharat. - Sputnik India, 1920, 07.09.2023
Netizens react over the renaming Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie's title from India to Bharat.
These include former Indian cricketer Virendra Sehwag, Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, actress Kangana Ranaut, spiritual leader Sadhguru, and many others.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaks during the inauguration of Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, a promenade that connects the sacred Ganges River with the centuries-old temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Varanasi. - Sputnik India, 1920, 06.09.2023
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