Shiv Sena to Kangana: 'Mubarak Ho!' for abusing Mumbai

Taking a jibe at Kangana Ranaut without naming her the Shiv Sena on Saturday conveyed Mubarak Ho to the Bollywood actress for kicking off a row over whether Mumbai is in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir adding that the countrys commercial capital is quite accustomed to such controversiesLike Draupadis chirharan disrobing by the Kauravas while the Pandavas kept their heads down even now we are witnessing a similar scenario said the Sena in strong edits in the party newspapers Saamana and Dopahar Ka SaamanaThough it is wellknown that Mumbai symbolises national integrity why should the ControversyMafia always blow this trumpet only for Mumbai and not in any other state capital the Sena askedMumbai Crime Branch to probe Kangana Ranauts drug links on states ordersThis is the land where Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Bhimrao Ambedkar were born fought against inequalities and revered freedom fighter Senapati Pandurang Bapat once said Maharashtra is a Nation If Maharashtra dies the Nation will perish the Sena pointed outUnfortunately the party added it is painful to witness those who have nothing to do with the enlightenment given by the late Prabodhankar Thackeray the leader of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement or the thoughts of Indian Constitutions architect Ambedkar waved blue flags at the Mumbai Airport and welcomed a person Ranaut foulmouthing MumbaiThis was the biggest insult to Ambedkar They are not bothered about slighting Ambedkar if it helps them grab power with such persons There are many such sly snakes in our midst who hail the enemies of Maharashtra the Sena said in an obvious swipe at the Republican Party Of IndiaThe Sena pointed out how the very foundation of Bollywood was laid in Maharashtra by the legendary Dhundiraj G Phalke alias Dadasaheb PhalkePeople from all over came to try their luck in Mumbais cine world first lived in hovels or on pavements but after luck smiled on them went on to build palatial homes in Juhu Pali Hill or Malabar Hill But they were never ungrateful to MumbaiMaharashtra and in no way were dishonest with their karmabhoomi here the edit saidMany people who achieved their dreams through sheer talent and hard work in Bollywood were honoured with the Bharat Ratna and even NishanePakistan but ironically the very founding father Dadasaheb Phalke was never conferred the countrys top award it pointed outEmphasising that only talent counted in Bollywood the Sena said veteran Muslim artistes like Madhubala Dilip Kumar Meena Kumari or Sanjay Khan retained their Hindu names as the industry was secular in that eraEven Marathi and Punjabi dynasties ruled the roost like the Kapoors Roshans Dutts or Shantarams as many families do today There were others with no gharana behind them like Rajesh Khanna Dharmendra or Jeetendra who came up with hard work and launched their own gharana for their children the Sena saidHowever none of these legends betrayed Mumbai they contributed to its growth and progress They did not create enmity with the crocodile while living in the waters or pelt stones at others while living in glass houses Those who dared were cursed and dug their own graves the Sena addedMumbai and Maharashtra represent both pride and sacrifice have a large and tolerant heart that respect the tombs of Emperor Aurangzeb in Aurangabad and Afzal Khans tomb in Pratapgarh just as it reveres those who gave up their lives to build this land and stateChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj holds the sword of pride in one hand while Balasaheb Thackeray lit the spark of selfrespect in the other hand If anybody feels that the spark has become ash just try blowing it once the Sena concluded with a veiled warningCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever