The highly-anticipated film ‘Fighter’ finds itself amidst controversy as accusations of being ‘anti-Pakistan’ and jingoistic surface. Director Siddharth Anand has addressed the criticisms, encouraging viewers to reserve judgment until they have seen the entire film.
Scheduled for release on January 25, ‘Fighter’ features Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor in leading roles, marking India’s first ‘aerial action-drama’. While the film has garnered praise for its drama, action sequences, and emotional dialogues within India, it has faced backlash in Pakistan. Notable figures like Hania Aamir and Adnan Siddiqui have labeled ‘Fighter’ as ‘anti-Pakistan’.
In response to these allegations, Siddharth Anand spoke during a group interview, providing clarity on the film’s intent. He stated that ‘Fighter’ is based on a true incident, portraying factual events that are already in the public domain. Anand emphasized that nothing new has been added, and those finding fault with the trailer should watch the complete film to grasp the full context.
Addressing concerns about the film being ‘jingoistic’, Anand clarified, “I think I would call it more nationalistic than jingoistic. Some things are just being taken out of context.” He urged viewers to watch the film before forming opinions, emphasizing that ‘Fighter’ stands against terrorism, not a specific country. “That’s what our film stands for, to fight against terrorism. We have emphasized the same through ‘Fighter’, and once you see it, you will understand.”
Anand responded to allegations of sparking unnecessary controversies, describing ‘Fighter’ as a “happy Indian film” and a patriotic venture. Starring additional cast members Akshay Oberoi, Karan Singh Grover, Ashutosh Rana, and Sanjeeda Shaikh, ‘Fighter’ is set to release on January 25.
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