Norwegian Ambassador to India Hans Jacob Frydenlund has stated that the movie Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway has ‘factual inaccuracies’ and the story is a ‘fictional illustration of the case’. He additionally stated that within the movie cultural variations has been proven as the first issue within the case, which is ‘fully false’. Hans additionally ‘categorically’ denied that ‘feeding with fingers and sleeping in the identical mattress can be the rationale for putting in various care’. (Also Read | Shah Rukh Khan critiques Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, cheers for ‘my Rani Mukerji’)
Taking to Twitter, he shared his article and wrote concerning the movie, “It incorrectly depicts Norway’s belief in family life and our respect for different cultures. Child welfare is a matter of great responsibility, never motivated by payments or profit. #Norwaycares.”
In the Indian Express op-ed, Hans wrote, “Given Rani Mukerji’s acting prowess it is difficult to remain unmoved by it, and movie-goers might come out thinking of Norway as an uncaring country. But as the Norwegian Ambassador to India, it is important for me to present the official Norwegian perspective and correct factual inaccuracies that this film unfortunately portrays. The case that the movie is inspired by was resolved a decade ago in cooperation with Indian authorities and an agreement between all the parties involved. This movie is a fictional representation of the case.”
He additionally stated that he has been in India for almost 4 years and skilled “first-hand the deep-rooted pride Indian take in their cultural heritage and rightly so’. He also spoke about how Indians celebrate ‘annual events such as the Bollywood festival Norway, Oslo Durga Puja and the Mela festival’. He added, “I sincerely hope this film is not going to discourage Indians from coming to Norway. I hope this movie might be seen for what it’s and I belief within the viewers to know that this can be a fictional illustration. For these concerned, there isn’t a denying that the expertise was traumatic.”
Directed by Ashima Chibber, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway options Rani Mukerji within the lead function. The movie talks concerning the lifetime of an immigrant mom who fights towards all odds to win again the custody of her youngsters. Neena Gupta, Jim Sarbh and Anirban Bhattacharya performed pivotal roles within the film. The film launched in theatres on March 17.
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