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R Madhavan defends ‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Rocketry’, says being Indian isn’t wrong
R Madhavan defends ‘Dhurandhar’, ‘Rocketry’, says being Indian isn’t wrong
R Madhavan has hit back at criticism that his films 'Dhurandhar' and 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' are propaganda. The actor said he does not understand why expressing pride in being Indian is…
The Story in Brief
R Madhavan has hit back at criticism that his films 'Dhurandhar' and 'Rocketry: The Nambi Effect' are propaganda. The actor said he does not understand why expressing pride in being Indian is seen as wrong. He told Galatta Plus that his views come from his upbringing, not from any political alignment. Madhavan stressed he has never spoken ill of any party or leader and praised Stalin when he felt it was deserved. He said his portrayal of Nambi Narayanan was faithful to the scientist's life, including his religious beliefs, and that an actor's role should not be confused with personal ideology.
The Indian Opinion
The charge that a film is propaganda because it celebrates Indian identity ignores the difference between storytelling and political messaging. Madhavan's films are based on real people and events: Nambi Narayanan's life and a spy thriller set in Pakistan. He has not endorsed any party or leader. The real test is whether critics can separate a character's patriotism from the actor's personal views. Madhavan's question remains: why is portraying India's achievements seen as a crime?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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