VISAKHAPATNAM: The latest popular song `Nijamga...Needega...’ in the Telugu film `Kotha Bangaru Lokam’ has become controversial now. The Department of Archaelogy and Museums and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) have noticed that the song was picturised in the movie by violating the rules and regulations of AP Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1960.
According to the said Act, no person has a right either to vandalise or defame the ancient and historical fragile remains in any manner.
INTACH Visakhapatnam Chapter convener E Rani Sarma said that the particular song `Nijamga...Needega’ was obscene and shot on the lead pair on the Buddha Sthupas at Bavikonda, 10 km from here. ``More importantly, many youth being influenced from such movies are behaving vulgarly outdoors, particularly at ancient and historical places,’’ she said and demanded that the song be removed from the movie immediately.
Sarma has lodged a written complaint against the film-makers with the Department of Archaeology. She also appealed to Visakhapatnam Urban Development Authority vice chairman V N Vishnu to provide security measures at the ancient structures.
When contacted, Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums P Chenna Reddy said that they would first issue notice to the film producer, and director of the film. Depending on the response, the department would initiate further action, Reddy told `Express.’