Fresh Row Over Puri’s Comments… Clarification Puts Controversy to Rest?

Filmmaker Puri Jagannadh has once again become a trending topic on social media. During the COVID-19 lockdown, his ‘Puri Musings’ audio series gained immense popularity among youth for its thoughts on life, love, marriage, and personality. However, a recently resurfaced old audio clip has sparked fresh controversy. In the clip titled ‘Perfect Husband’, Puri discusses relationships, compromises, and mutual understanding between couples, while referring to certain mythological characters as examples, which has now led to debate online.

Some netizens have criticized his remarks, claiming they were inappropriate and misinterpreted, especially regarding the comparison with mythological figures. The issue escalated with discussions extending to his personal life. Responding to the backlash, Puri clarified that there was no ill intent behind his words. He stated that even great individuals face challenges in life and that overcoming them is what truly matters. He emphasized that marriage is a journey based on mutual understanding. He also alleged that old clips were selectively edited to create controversy. Meanwhile, his fans have come out in strong support, making ‘Puri Musings’ trend once again on social media.