For instance, one thing many people might not have noticed when they first saw the 1992 movie, were the religious links it contained. And Allah is also mentioned a few more times as the plot progresses, however the religious figure is not discussed in the remake. It came under fire for its depiction of Arabs and there was even a campaign to have the lyrics of Arabian Nights changed, as they were deemed too offensive. (Image: Disney)The original lyric in the first verse of Arabian Nights, described Arabia as a place where "they cut off your ear if they don't like your face". (Image: DISNEY)The live action version of Aladdin is set to hit cinemas on May 24.

Source: Daily Mirror May 23, 2019 14:01 UTC