Days after Indian High Commission urged to Canadian government to hault screening of an offensive movie with the title “Kaali,” which is a reference to a Hindu devi, the Aga Khan museum based in Toronto has apologised for hurting religious sentiments.

Recently, a poster of a short movie named “Kaali” was introduced by Canadian citizen and director Leena Manimekalai that had an offensive portrayal of goddess Kaali that as the deity was shown smoking and holding LGBTQ flag in other hands.

The press release from Aga Khan museum states that that “the museum deeply regrets that one of the 18 short movies ‘under the tent’ and it’s accompanying social media post have inadvertently caused offence to the member of Hindu and other communities.”

The release of the blasphemous poster a turmoil was created on social media. Netizens, who have been in anguish with the recent murder of Kanahiya lal and Umesh Kolhe, stated their opinion on the poster seeking strict action against the director and strictly not to take hindus’ religious sentiments for granted.

Following the incident, the Indian High commission urged Canadian authorities stating that they have “received complaints from the Hindu community in Canada about the disrespectful depiction of Hindu Gods on the poster of a film showcased as part of the ‘Under the Tent’ project at the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto.”

It added, “our Consulate General in Toronto has conveyed these concerns to the organizers of the event.”

The letter added that they are also informed that several Hindu groups have approached authorities in Canada to take action. “We urge the Canadian authorities and the event organizers to withdraw all such provocative material,” the letter concluded.

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