'The Love Guru' set to release amid Hindu controversy

by Richard Drewmore | June 12, 2008 at 05:31 am | 179 views | add comment

$62-million Paramount Pictures movie "Love Guru" by Mike Myers is set to release June 20 amid a controversy over its 'lampooning Hinduism'. According to reports, comedy 'The Love Guru' has been inspired by the best-selling author and spiritual teacher Deepak Chopra, who also makes a cameo appearance in the film. But a self-proclaimed Hindu activist Rajan Zed is determined not to let it go without a fuss. Deepak Chopra termed Zed's campaign "a cry for importance". "It's a sign that your faith has become a cover up for all your insecurities because you can't even take a joke," Chopra said.

Mike Myers and Jessica Alba in 'The Love Guru' 2008Mike Myers and Jessica Alba in 'The Love Guru' 2008'His Karma is huge,' says the poster of 'The Love Guru'. Mike Myers, the writer-actor-producer of 'The Love Guru' is known for his funny portrayal of Austin Powers. Undoubtedly, he is irreverent. 'The Love Guru' features Mike Myers, Jessica Alba, Justin Timberlake, Romany Malco, Meagan Good, Omid Djalili and Ben Kingsley who's known to millions of Indians for his memorable role as Mahtama Gandhi in Richard Attenborough's award-winning 'Gandhi'.

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