Muntashir Faces Backlash Over Adipurush Song Post
Lyricist and writer Manoj Muntashir has faced criticism on social media after sharing the song Ram Siya Ram from the 2023 film Adipurush, shortly after the launch of Jai Jai Ram the first song from Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana.
The timing of Muntashir’s post quickly caught the attention of social media users, with several questioning why he chose to promote the Adipurush song around the same time that the new Ramayana song was being released.
Manoj Muntashir Shares Ram Siya Ram
Shortly after Ramayana’s “Jai Jai Ram” was launched, Muntashir shared a lyrical video of “Ram Siya Ram” from Adipurush on social media.
Muntashir was the lyricist and dialogue writer associated with Adipurush, which starred Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. The song “Ram Siya Ram” became one of the prominent musical tracks connected with the film.
Although Muntashir shared the song around the time of the Ramayana music launch, he did not directly mention the new film or claim that his post was intended as a response to its song.
Social Media Backlash
The timing of the post led to criticism from some social media users. Several users accused Muntashir of trying to draw attention back to Adipurush while the new Ramayana song was receiving attention.
Some comments also questioned whether the post was intended to compete with the new film’s promotional campaign. Others brought up the controversy surrounding Adipurush and its dialogues.
However, these were interpretations and comments made by social media users. There has been no direct statement from Muntashir confirming that his post was meant to target or compete with Ramayana.
Adipurush Controversy Resurfaces
The latest reaction has also brought the 2023 Adipurush controversy back into the spotlight.
The film, directed by Om Raut, was based on the Ramayana and featured Prabhas as Raghav and Kriti Sanon as Janaki. Following its release, the movie faced criticism over its dialogues, character portrayals and creative interpretation of the epic.
Some of the film’s dialogues became particularly controversial, leading to widespread public discussion. Certain dialogues were subsequently changed following the backlash.
Muntashir, who was associated with the film’s dialogues and songs, also faced significant criticism at the time.
Muntashir Previously Addressed Adipurush Criticism
Following the controversy, Muntashir publicly discussed the criticism surrounding Adipurush. He later expressed regret over aspects of his association with the film and acknowledged that some of the decisions surrounding the project had caused disappointment among audiences.
The latest social media reaction has once again connected his name with the earlier Adipurush controversy.
Ramayana Jai Jai Ram Launch
Meanwhile, the new “Jai Jai Ram” song from Ramayana has become an important part of the upcoming film’s promotional campaign.
The song features the voices of Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, with music composed by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Kumar Vishwas.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. The cast also includes Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is one of the most anticipated upcoming Indian films and is planned for a theatrical release in 2026.
No Direct Response From Manoj Muntashir
Despite the criticism, Muntashir has not indicated that his “Ram Siya Ram” post was intended as a response to Ramayana or its newly launched song.
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As a result, the controversy is primarily based on the timing of his social media post and the reactions it generated online.
For now, the incident has renewed discussion around Adipurush while Ramayana continues its promotional journey with its new devotional track.
