Are Muslims The Reason For Population Explosion? 'Hum Do Hamare Baarah' Accused Of Islamophobia

Annu Kapoor who recently refused to comment on Laal Singh Chaddha and said that he doesn't like watching movies, will next be seen in Kamal Chandra's Hum Do Hamare Baarah. The post of the movie was released a couple of days ago, and since then, there has been quite some uproar around it. 

Hum Do Hamare Baarah accused of Islamophobia

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The movie has already been accused of Islamophobia and is being slammed online for apparently showing Muslims as the reason for the population explosion. 

The poster of the film has a tagline that reads, "Jaldi Hi Cheen Ko Picche Chhod Denge (We will soon leave China behind)"

Trade analyst Komal Nahta shared the poster and wrote, "The film touches upon the hot topic of population explosion in India."

First look poster of upcoming socially relevant film 'HumDoHamareBaarah'. The film touches upon the hot topic of population explosion in India. Producers: RaviGupta, BirendraBhagat & SanjayNagpal. Director: KamalChandra. It stars AnnuKapoor, AshwiniKalsekar & ManojJoshi. pic.twitter.com/kTh6V6x2Wf

— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) August 5, 2022

People have accused the film of Islamophobia and slammed it for depicting Muslims as the reason of the population explosion. 

I really don’t want to jump the gu9 here and say something that this film might not be about…but by the looks of it @annukapoor_ seems to be promoting an islamophobic trope. And that would make kapoor your average hind00 ❤️du. https://t.co/VfWZLNr30b

— poonam (@poonamkachanddd) August 7, 2022

It is not a all India problem.
Population increase (not explosion) is limited to UP, Bihar and other poorly governed states.
People in North India wrongly believe they are India.
You should be ashamed of your ignorance and bigotry.
Stop spreading misinformation. 🙏🏻

— Sewage_angel (@sewage_angel) August 7, 2022

I used to like Annu Kapoor, his acting and all, few years ago he talked about 49 (O) (a propoganda) and I thought he is misinformed, in the same video he admitted that he never voted in elections but he now thinks he knows everything.

He knows nothing !@annukapoor_ https://t.co/QkAa0s7leu

— Samar Inam Khan | সমর ইনাম খান (@samarinamkhan) August 7, 2022

Can already tell this is going to be some Islamophobic trash Bollywood (Bahmanwood) movie that vilifies and demeans Muslims with Sanghi stereotypes as expected. What’s even more disgusting are the begherat Ashraf ‘Khans’ & ‘Razvis’ involved in such bigoted filmy filth. https://t.co/4wt69pTZrR pic.twitter.com/mkTwxMRJW0

— QueerIslamistAunty (@MadamFurryCurry) August 7, 2022

You are considered as a sensitive artist so it was Not expected of you @annukapoor_
Instead of stereotyping; the below news in pic or a hounded political leader could’ve been more appealing in terms of mullah.

Come to think of it; you’ve 4kids, right? https://t.co/R11AQGWHMM pic.twitter.com/t4XUPdwqUj

— Ajay S (@Harry3275) August 7, 2022

How does the censor board allow a film like this that depicts Muslims as the reason for population explosion and extends the relentless attack on the community. The brazen hate and Islamophobia when they use the image of a Muslim family and call it ‘Hum do Hamare Barah’. pic.twitter.com/UFsRqGgF89

— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) August 6, 2022

How does the censor board allow a film like this that depicts Muslims as the reason for population explosion and extends the relentless attack on the community. The brazen hate and Islamophobia when they use the image of a Muslim family and call it Hum do Hamare Barah@RanaAyyub pic.twitter.com/C1rvw9NqVp

— Ahmed Khabeer احمد خبیر (@AhmedKhabeer_) August 6, 2022

And yet the Hindi film. Industry also has some basrads who produce films like hum do hamare barah. https://t.co/Q1mwYCbcon

— Talha Hussain | طلحہ حسین (@TalhaGulbargavi) August 7, 2022

It is not a all India problem.
Population increase (not explosion) is limited to UP, Bihar and other poorly governed states.
People in North India wrongly believe they are India.
You should be ashamed of your ignorance and bigotry.
Stop spreading misinformation. 🙏🏻

— Sewage_angel (@sewage_angel) August 7, 2022

Bc character ka muslim hone se hi pta chlra hai government ko khush krne k liye bni hai movie

— Cute Kamina (@CuteKamina078) August 5, 2022

why can't you people leave Muslims alone, ghatiya obsession!

— Afreen Fatima Ali (@afreenfatimaali) August 7, 2022

You wrongly believe India's population problem is a muslim issue. Please read up as you would before reviewing other films about comparative birth rates and India's population growth figures over the years. You have a platform -use it wisely.

— Mani (@Hebbal84) August 7, 2022

This Sanghi promoted, Bigoted film that depicts Muslims as the reason for population explosion and extends the relentless attack on the community. The brazen hate and Islamophobia when they use the image of a Muslim family and call it ‘Hum do Hamare Barah’. pic.twitter.com/yVwxLnQIt7

— Kamran Chida (@ChidaKamran) August 7, 2022

During the poster launch event of the movie, Annu Kapoor who is playing one of the prominent roles in the movie was quoted as saying, "Population explosion has its own set of problems. There were instances when attempts were made to control the population. In such cases, laws or using force don't work. The need of the hour is that people should be made aware of the related problems and they themselves should realize their duty towards the society and the country."

Here is the first look poster of upcoming socially relevant film 'Hum Do Hamare Baarah'. The film touches upon the hot topic of population explosion in our country. It has been produced by Ravi Gupta, Birendra Bhagat and Sanjay Nagpal and directed by Kamal Chandra. pic.twitter.com/xKuoVhE02J

— ANNU KAPOOR (@annukapoor_) August 5, 2022

Director Kamal Chandra said, "Our film not only talks about the current problems related to population explosion but it makes you think about our collectively future too. And that is the beauty of the film."

Also starring Ashwini Kalsekar and Manoj Joshi, the release date of Hum Do Hamare Baarah hasn't been announced as of yet.

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