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Main Vaapas Aaunga actor hits back at anti-national tag
Harshul Kaul, one of the leads in Imtiaz Ali's film Main Vaapas Aaunga, has responded to criticism that the movie is anti-national. In an exclusive interview with India TV, the actor questioned…
Harshul Kaul, one of the leads in Imtiaz Ali's film Main Vaapas Aaunga, has responded to criticism that the movie is anti-national. In an exclusive interview with India TV, the actor questioned the label, saying: "How is this anti-national?"
The film, which also stars Vedang Raina, opened slowly at the box office but gained momentum through word of mouth, completing 50 days in theatres. While many audiences praised the film, a section accused it of being anti-national, prompting Kaul's rebuttal.
Kaul did not elaborate on the specific scenes or themes that drew the accusation. The film follows the friendship between two characters, with Kaul drawing a parallel to the bond between Jai and Veeru from Sholay.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The anti-national charge against a mainstream Hindi film is not new, similar accusations have been levelled at movies such as Padmaavat and Kabir Singh, often triggering online boycotts. For a mid-budget film like Main Vaapas Aaunga, which depends on sustained word of mouth, such a label can hit ticket sales hard. The 50-day theatrical run suggests the film did recover costs, but the controversy may have limited its potential in smaller centres. The next test for the film will be its performance on OTT, where a polarised response can still affect viewership numbers.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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