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R Madhavan hits back at ‘propaganda’ tag for Dhurandhar, asks why being Indian is wrong
R Madhavan hits back at ‘propaganda’ tag for Dhurandhar, asks why being Indian is wrong
Actor R Madhavan has defended his upcoming film Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge against charges of being propaganda. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Madhavan questioned why showing pride in…
The Story in Brief
Actor R Madhavan has defended his upcoming film Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge against charges of being propaganda. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Madhavan questioned why showing pride in being Indian is seen as wrong. He said the story, which features a character based on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, is set in Pakistan and simply portrays a realistic narrative. Madhavan also clarified he has never been approached by any political party to join or promote them, stressing his choices are artistic, not political. He compared the response to his directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, which also faced similar claims.
The Indian Opinion
A lazy narrative paints any patriotic film as government propaganda. But Madhavan's point is plain: portraying an Indian hero serving the nation is not a political act. Critics who cry 'propaganda' over Dhurandhar must explain why showing a character based on Ajit Doval is inherently wrong, while similar films in other countries are celebrated. The real test is audience verdict, not Twitter outrage.
Sources (2): ndtv.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
