If people are uncomfortable with or dislike sexuality, that is their prerogative. They have the right and freedom to dislike what they dislike. They have the right and freedom to criticize what they dislike.
But I hope people educate themselves before spewing nonsense about "Indian culture." Once upon a time, India was very sex-positive. Indian art and culture have a rich history of erotica. Courtesans and sex work (across all genders) have been documented in Indian history and literature. Even religious mythology has many subplots about sex and lust. There are even erotic temples like Khajuraho. Besharam Rang is tame compared to some of the erotic art of Indian history.
It was the British who brought the puritanical views of shame and taboo around sex. Colonizers used India's openness to sex and nudity as an excuse to deem us "uncivilized" and "savages." It is kind of sad that our brains are so colonized that we reject elements of our culture and history as bad.
Trash and criticize Besharam rang all you want because it doesn't suit your tastes. But your opinion is your own. Don't drag Indian culture into it - because culture is varied and diverse, plus history says otherwise. To give him some credit at least he didn't rant about orange.
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