Roopnauth Sharma, president of Hindu Federation… objects to any film that mocks religion. “I don’t think that the concept of one’s belief in God should be anybody’s entertainment. I don’t think any religion would want to tolerate that,” he said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
So, comedians are not allowed to point out foibles and misconceptions of traditions and ceremony? Somebody needs a chill pill and a lesson in fascism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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