Kangana Ranaut's reaction
New Delhi: Kangana Ranaut has shared her opinion after veteran actress Sharmila Tagore's statement on 'Vande Mataram'. Sharmila had expressed her concerns on some parts of this song, in response to which Kangana respected her views on social media and presented her different point of view.
Kangana shared a video of Sharmila Tagore's interview on her Instagram story. She said that she appreciated that Sharmila ji clearly expressed her objection to 'Vande Mataram'. However, Kangana also said that as an artist, she found Sharmila's approach towards art and poetry somewhat limited. According to him, the words used in a poem or song should not always be taken in their direct meaning. Artists use metaphor, imagery, and various examples to express their feelings.
Broad meaning of 'Vande Mataram'
Kangana further said that 'Vande Mataram' should not be seen only from a religious perspective. According to him, it is a message to awaken the spirit and strength within the country associated with India's freedom struggle. Citing the example of Swami Vivekananda, he said that when he talked about youth power, his aim was not to predict any natural phenomenon, but to instill confidence and strength in the youth.
Kangana appealed to everyone to rise above the Hindu-Muslim perspective and understand each other. He said that despite different beliefs, love and affection should remain between people.
Sharmila Tagore's comment
Sharmila Tagore had said in an interview that many religious people believe in only one God. According to him, some parts of 'Vande Mataram' mention many gods and goddesses, hence it may not be comfortable for people who believe in monotheism to recite those lines. He suggested that if the country wanted to bring together people of all religions, the first two verses of the song would be more appropriate. While speaking on this, Kangana stressed the need to look at art, poetry and national spirit from a broader perspective.