‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ and the perils of ‘nationalist’ violence
The Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' has been criticized for its propagandist content, promoting a narrow definition of nationalism and associating it with violence. The film's portrayal of historical events, such as demonetisation, has also been accused of rewriting history to serve a militarist-nationalist agenda.
A new Bollywood film has sparked controversy over its propagandist content. The film, 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge', promotes a narrow definition of nationalism and associates it with violence. It portrays historical events, such as demonetisation, in a way that has been accused of rewriting history. The film's critics argue that it enables the construction of a new kind of Indian citizen, where nationalism is the only virtue. The film's depiction of the main opposition party as an ally of a terror-sponsoring state has also been criticized. The film's message has been accused of being in favour of the ruling party, rather than the state.
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