Pune : Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra has sought an urgent review of promotional videos and the trailer of Hindi film ‘Suryaa: Ant Se Aarambh Tak’ starring Sunny Deol , alleging they generalise corruption in the medical profession and glorify violence against healthcare workers.
Dr Santosh Kulkarni, president of the Maharashtra IMA chapter, said, “Such content can risk normalising violence against healthcare workers who are already serving under severe workplace safety challenges. The doctors’ body also objected to the generalised portrayal of corruption and unethical practices, which it said was misrepresenting individual wrongdoings as characteristic of the entire profession. “Portraying medical workers as targets of violence and mistrust demoralises medical students and discourages young aspirants from entering the noble profession,” the letter concludes. Earlier reporting noted: CBFC says Sunny Deol’s Suryaa Ant Se Aarambh Tak not submitted for certification after IMA seeks review over portrayal of doctors Sunny Deol’s upcoming release has courted trouble before release. As per the latest update from news agency ANI, the Central Board of Film Certification ( CBFC ) has clarified that Sunny Deol ’s upcoming film Suryaa Ant Se Aarambh Tak has not been submitted for certification, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) said.
Such negative and sensationalised portrayals damage the sacred doctor-patient relationship, creating unwarranted mistrust and hindering smooth healthcare delivery. Its promotional content raises concerns about the generalisation of corruption within healthcare, the depiction of violence against medical professionals, and the potential consequences for public trust and the safety of healthcare workers,” a part of the letter read.
Earlier reporting noted: The clarification comes after the Indian Medical Association (IMA) wrote to Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, raising concerns over the film’s promotional content and its alleged portrayal of the medical profession. Earlier reporting noted: “We wish to express our serious concern regarding the portrayal of the medical profession in the film ‘SURYAA Ant Se Aarambh Tak’. The IMA later issued a statement on Friday stating the promotional material appears to justify physical assaults on doctors, nurses and hospital staff as heroic.