Hindus concerned about del Toro’s “Deadman”
USA: Oscar nominated Guillermo del Toro (El laberinto del fauno) will reportedly produce big-screen adaptation of DC Comics character “Deadman”, and Hindus are concerned.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that if del Toro intended to portray Hindu gods/goddesses or concepts in the film, they would urge him to stay true to their depiction in the scriptures. If that was not possible, they would request him to rename the characters and concepts and not use word Hindu at all.
Rajan Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that gods/goddesses and religious traditions were highly revered among devotees and the misrepresentation was likely to hurt their feelings. Moreover, Hinduism was largely misunderstood outside India and distortion would add to the confusion. If del Toro needed any Hinduism expertise, he or other Hindu scholars would gladly provide.
Nikolaj Arcel (Kongekabale) will possibly direct this movie for Warner Bros, which reportedly mentions “Hindu goddess” and “Rama” in the comic book storyline. “Deadman” is a comic book superhero who first appeared in October 1967.
Rajan Zed needs to be encouraged & congratulated for his timely action for Hindu religion.
Raja Zed is nothing but propagandist. He does all to build his name and do propaganda for himself. Anywhere there is an opportunity he puts his name. Have you ever seen his name on other issues related to India or Indians. BTW he use to be journalist in India before becoming priest in US.