West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee SLAMS Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 For Naming Khudiram Bose As Singh; Calls It “Attack On The Bengali Language”

Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticised the makers of Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 for referring to Khudiram Bose as “Khudiram Singh,” which she considers an insult to Bengal’s revolutionary hero. Her comments came on the anniversary of Bose’s death, as she paid tribute to one of India’s youngest martyrs.

Mamata Banerjee SLAMS Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 For Misterpreting Khudiram Bose As Singh

In a social media post, Banerjee called the change an “attack on the Bengali language” and questioned why the legacy of those who sacrificed their lives for India’s independence was being altered. She wrote, “My respectful obeisance on the death anniversary of revolutionary Khudiram Bose. Let me write something. Recently, in a Hindi film, revolutionary Khudiram was called ‘Singh’. Why are those who gave their lives for freedom being insulted? Will language terrorists even hold onto the immortal revolutionary Khudiram?”

"একবার বিদায় দে মা ঘুরে আসি
হাসি হাসি পরব ফাঁসি দেখবে ভারতবাসী"

বিপ্লবী ক্ষুদিরাম বসুর প্রয়াণ দিবসে জানাই সশ্রদ্ধ প্রণাম।

একটা কথা লিখি। সম্প্রতি একটি হিন্দি ছবিতে বিপ্লবী ক্ষুদিরামকে 'সিং' বলা হয়েছে। স্বাধীনতার জন্য যাঁরা জীবন দিয়েছেন তাঁদের অপমান করা হচ্ছে কেন? পথিকৃৎ…

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 11, 2025

When Did This Controversy Begin?

The controversy has been ongoing for weeks. In June, an FIR was filed at Bidhannagar South police station against the film’s producers for allegedly misrepresenting Khudiram Bose as ‘Khudiram Singh’ and depicting Barindra Kumar Ghosh as ‘Birendra Kumar’ from Amritsar. The film, starring Akshay Kumar, has now faced renewed backlash following Banerjee’s remarks.

Who Was Khudiram Bose?

Khudiram Bose is remembered for his involvement in the Muzaffarpur bomb case. He was just 18 when hanged on August 11, 1908.

Banerjee accused the film of erasing his roots. She stated, “Our indomitable teenager from Midnapore has been shown as a son of Punjab. Unbearable! But we have always paid tribute to this man, a symbol of patriotism and supreme sacrifice.”

She also highlighted her government’s efforts to preserve Bose’s legacy. “For the further development of Mahabani and the surrounding areas, which are associated with the birth anniversary of Khudiram Bose, the Mahabani Development Authority has been established. From installing a statue of Shaheed Khudiram in Mahabani to renovating the library, creating a new spacious auditorium, conference room, and setting up an open stage — everything has been done. Modern cottages have been built for visitors, and the traditional Khudiram Park has been revived. The entire area has been decorated with lights,” she stated.

Banerjee concluded by mentioning that Kolkata now has a metro station named after him. She emphasised the state’s dedication to honouring Khudiram Bose’s sacrifice.

About Kesari Chapter 2

Kesari 2 is the sequel to the 2019 movie Kesari, which was inspired by the famous Battle of Saragarhi. The horrific Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919 and its aftermath are depicted in the most recent instalment, Kesari Chapter 2. The Case That Shook the Empire is the book from which it is adapted. The historical drama is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. It has been produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective.

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