Bollywood star and BJP Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut has made headlines with her strong disapproval of the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony. Her ire is directed at a performance that she deems ‘excessively erotic and disrespectful’, particularly an act featuring minors in a controversial portrayal of r (a painting by Italian High Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci). The performance, which has been widely shared on social media, depicted drag performers and a child provocatively and explicitly, leading to widespread criticism.
. Kangana took to Instagram to voice her discontent, posting images and videos from the event. In her Instagram Story, she remarked, "The Paris Olympics is under fire for including a child in their hyper-sexualised, blasphemous rendition of The Last Supper.
An apparent child could be seen joining the drag queens during the performance. They also showed a naked man painted blue as Jesus and mocked Christianity. Leftists totally hijacked Olympics 2024.
Shame (sic)." . The depiction of , which included drag queens and a child, has sparked a fierce debate online.
Many viewers have labelled the act as a mockery of Christian faith, accusing it of being deeply disrespectful. This controversy has triggered a wider discussion about the thematic choices of the 2024 Paris Olympics, which also featured other provocative portrayals, such as Marie Antoinette and Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. The Last Supper, an iconic fresco by Leonardo da Vinci, depicts a pivotal moment from the Christian tradition: Jesus' final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion.
Painted between 1495 and 1498 on a wall in Milan's Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, this masterpiece captures the dramatic revelation of betrayal. Despite the uproar, neither the performers nor the organisers have clarified whether the performance was indeed intended as a representation of Critics have even branded the 2024 Olympics as embracing a ‘Woke dystopian’ theme due to its inflammatory and controversial portrayals, including references to the Golden Calf and the Pale Horse from the Book of Revelation. The backlash highlights a broader debate about the intersection of art, religion, and public events, leaving many to ponder the boundaries of artistic expression in global spectacles.
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