Thackeray MLA Demands Ban on 'Devkhel' Series Over 'Sankasur' Portrayal

• Shiv Sena (Thackeray faction) MLA Bhaskar Jadhav has demanded an immediate ban on the Zee 5 series 'Devkhel'.
• The series, starring Ankush Chaudhari and Prajakta Mali, is accused of insulting Konkan's folk culture by depicting the revered 'Sankasur' character as a serial killer.
• Sankasur, a traditional character in Konkan's Shimga festival, is considered an incarnation of Shiva and is respectfully welcomed in homes.
• Jadhav claims villagers were misled, believing a documentary on Sankasur was being filmed, only for the series to distort the character.
• The controversy has sparked anger among Konkan residents and folk artists, with Jadhav warning of potential law and order issues if the series continues.