Christians, Jews upset with Rahman's 'Hosanna'

New Delhi: Prateik and Amy Jackson are very busy these days promoting their upcoming film Ekk Deewana Tha, directed by Gautham Menon. Oscar winner AR Rahman has composed the music of the film.

The latest catchy number from Ekk Deewana Tha titled Hosanna has run into trouble. The Catholic-Christian Secular Forum (CSF) is extremely upset with the use of word Hosanna in the song. CSF has taken up the issue with authorities concerned and wants the song to be withdrawn.

CSF also plans to launch a public agitation if no action is taken against the song. In a complaint to the music director, besides others concerned like Fox Star Studio and Sony Music, CSF has demanded an apology. According to the complaint, the song has hurt not only Christian, but also Jewish religious sentiments, Hosanna being a prayer for both communities.

Prateik and Amy Jackson's 'Ek Deewana Tha' will be released on 13 January, 2012
The latest catchy number from \'Ekk Deewana Tha\' titled \'Hosanna\' has run into trouble.
Another popular name associated with the film is AR Rahman. He has composed music for the film.
British model and actor Amy Jackson is making her Bollywood debut with 'Ek Deewana Tha'.
It is a remake of Gautham Menon's Tamil film, 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa'.
'Ek Deewana Tha' was earlier titled 'Prem Katha'.
Prateik who made his debut with 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' is busy experimenting these days.
After trying his luck in comedy with 'My Friend Pinto', Prateik is back with a romantic film.
Amy Jackson and Prateik have shot many intimate scenes for 'Ek Deewana Tha' together.
Prateik plays a middle class 22 year old guy in the film. He has a keen interest in Bollywood. His character in the film is named Sachin.
Sachin is a struggling actor and survives on his father's money.
And then he meets Jessie (Amy) and falls in love with her.
Jessie belongs to a Malayali Nasrani Christian family.
Despite of their love for each other, both of them try to hide their emotions under the friendship tag. The disparity between their backgrounds force them to do so.
Let's wait till the release of the film to find out, what happens next in this feel good love story.
The film has been shot in Mumbai, Kerala, Chennai, Agra and US.
Music of the film will be soon launched.
Gautham Menon, Reshma Ghatala and Venkat Somasundaram are the producers of the film.
Going by the promos, 'Ek Deewana Tha' looks impressive.
Though the trend of experimental films is catching up in India, but noting is better than a love story for Bollywood fans.
Just a few films old Prateik has become a popular Bollywood actor.
Prateik is actor Smita Patil and Raj Babbar's son.
Prateik and Amy's chemistry in the film is one of its highlights.
Let's see whether 'Ek Deewana Tha' can bring success to Prateik as a solo actor.
'Ek Deewana Tha' is being released on 13 Jan, 2012.

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$Christians, Jews upset with Rahman\'s \'Hosanna\'$

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Joseph Dias, CSF general secretary said, "We are not going into the lyrics or vulgar picturisation of the song, which is also objectionable. However, would like to point out that internationally Hosanna is a prayer in the Bible and used by both Jews and Christians, referring to God or Jesus Christ, with strong reverential and religious connotations."

Dias further adds, "To use it in a movie where the boy, falls in love with a girl, who belongs to an orthodox Malayali Christian family where watching movies, partying or falling in love are completely taboo, is mocking and ridiculing the faith of the person. If you would not use Islamic, Hindu or prayers from any other religion in pop secular music, then why do you use Hosanna."

Last month, CSF and other community groups complained against the poster of the film Who's There - Kaun Hai Waha. Director, producer and others concerned had to spend days in custody in Mumbai following police action.

Gautham Menon is a noted south Indian film director. The film is produced by Reshma Ghatala, Venkat Somasundaram and Javed Akhtar being the lyricist.

Let's wait and watch whether Rahman and Menon withdraw the song or can think of a midway for truce. The film will hit the screens on 17 February, 2012.