Amid backlash, Zomato withdraws Hrithik Roshan-starrer ‘Mahakal’ advt, expresses apology

Amid a row, online food delivery firm Zomato has withdrawn the advertisement featuring actor Hrithik Roshan and apologised clarifying the “Mahakal” reference was for a restaurant and not the temple.

Priests of the famous Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh had objected to the advertisement claiming that it offended Hindu sentiments and demanded its withdrawal.

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra had issued directives to the police to look into the controversy.

In the advertisement, Roshan says he felt like having a “thali” (food platter) in Ujjain so he ordered it from “Mahakal”.