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R Madhavan Defends Dhurandhar Against Propaganda Criticism
Actor R Madhavan has responded to criticism describing the Dhurandhar films as propaganda. Madhavan played Ajay Sanyal, a character based on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. In his response, he asked, “How…
The Story in Brief
Actor R Madhavan has responded to criticism describing the Dhurandhar films as propaganda. Madhavan played Ajay Sanyal, a character based on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. In his response, he asked, “How is it wrong to be an Indian?”
The reaction places the dispute around the film’s patriotic framing and its portrayal of a character inspired by a senior national security official. The available report does not provide details of the criticism or Madhavan’s full response.
The Indian Opinion
Calling a film propaganda is not a substitute for explaining which scenes distort facts or serve a political message. At the same time, asking why it is wrong to be Indian does not settle the criticism, since patriotism and cinematic accuracy are separate matters. Viewers should judge the film’s claims, sources and portrayal of Ajay Sanyal, rather than its label. The test is simple: what does the finished film actually show?
Source: ndtv.com
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