The Norwegian ambassador to India, Hans Jacob Frydenlund has slammed the recently released film Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, for “factual inaccuracies” and maintains that it’s a “fictional representation of the case”.

In a tweet he wrote, “It incorrectly depicts Norway’s belief in family life and our respect for different cultures. Child welfare is a matter of great responsibility, never motivated by payments or profit. #Norwaycares.” 

On Thursday, in an Indian Express op-ed, Frydenlund wrote, “Given (actor) Rani Mukerji’s acting prowess, it is difficult to remain unmoved by it, and moviegoers might come out thinking of Norway as an uncaring country. But as the Norwegian Ambassador to India, it is important for me to present the official Norwegian perspective and correct factual inaccuracies that this film unfortunately portrays. The case was resolved a decade ago in an agreement between all the parties involved.” 

Frydenlund also hoped that the movie does not “discourage Indians from coming to Norway”. 

Following his outburst, film’s producer Nikkhil Advani tweeted his perspective, saying that Frydenlund was invited to the screening. “Post the screening, I sat quietly, watching him admonish two strong women who had chosen to tell this very important story. I was quiet because, just like Sagarika Chakraborty, they don’t need me to fight for them, and ‘culturally’ we do not insult our guests,” wrote Advani.

He also attached a video of Chakraborty (on whose life the movie is based) in which she mentioned that Frydenlund spoke about her case “without having any decency” to speak with her first.