Govt writes to Sony TV regarding Ras Leela portrayal
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 26 2021:
The Government of Manipur has written to the Managing Director and CEO of Sony Pictures expressing deep resentment at the way Manipuri Ras Leela was portrayed in one of the programs in their channel.
In a letter written by M Jiy Singh (IAS), Commissioner, Arts and Culture said the costumes used by two contestants in one of the programmes was that of Ras Leela of Manipur.
He explained in detail the importance of Ras Leela and its prominent features that make it one of the most beautiful dance forms in the country.
However the dance movement presented by the two participants were derogatory to the beautiful form of Ras Leela and that has made the Manipuri community condemn the very act.
He also appealed the channel to consult an expert before choreographing any such dance related to the culture of any State in order to prevent such incidents from happening in future.