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Amid backlash, Zomato withdraws Hrithik Roshan-starrer 'Mahakal' advt, expresses apology

Two priests of the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh had objected to the advertisement claiming that it offended Hindu sentiments and demanded its withdrawal

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Hrithik Roshan. Pic/AFP

Hrithik Roshan. Pic/AFP

Amid a row, online food delivery firm Zomato has withdrawn the advertisement featuring actor Hrithik Roshan and apologised while clarifying that the "Mahakal" reference was for a restaurant and it didn't mean the Ujjain-based temple.

Two priests of the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh had objected to the advertisement claiming that it offended Hindu sentiments and demanded its withdrawal.

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