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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nPoet and commentator Kumar Vishwas<\/a> has weighed in on the ongoing debate around Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar: The Revenge, a franchise that has sparked divided reactions online, with some calling it \u201cpropaganda.\u201d Speaking in an interview with Zingabad, Vishwas shared his perspective, backing the film while addressing the larger conversation around storytelling and narrative bias.Vishwas began by revealing that Dhurandhar marked a rare cinematic outing for him.\u201cYes, after a very long time I watched a film. In fact, I watched a film in a theatre after almost 15 years.\u201d<\/p>\n Responding to claims that the film pushes a certain agenda, he drew a comparison with global cinema.\u201cLook, Steven Spielberg<\/a> made Schindler’s List. He is Jewish, and his family are survivors of Hitler\u2019s atrocities. It took years to make and won several Oscars. Wasn\u2019t that also propaganda in some sense?\u201dHe added that every filmmaker brings their own worldview to the screen.\u201cAny filmmaker brings their own thought process. Aditya Dhar<\/a> has his own perspective. He is a displaced Kashmiri.\u201dVishwas also suggested that narratives have long existed in cinema, but reactions differ depending on who tells them.\u201cYes, they have. Now if someone else has made a film with effort, craft, and detailing, suddenly it becomes a problem.\u201d<\/p>\n Addressing the core criticism, he questioned the intent behind the narrative.\u201cI\u2019m not saying that. I\u2019m saying\u2014even if it is propaganda, the question is: against whom?\u201dHe further added, \u201cIf it is against Pakistan, then why should Indians object? When enemies of the country are shown being eliminated, would you clap or criticise?\u201dReferring to portrayals inspired by real-life figures, Vishwas said, \u201cIf someone who attacked India is shown being punished, and is speaking to India\u2019s National Security Advisor saying \u2018Bharat Mata ki Jai,\u2019 would you applaud or object?\u201d\u201cAt least 10% of what we wish for\u2014if that is shown\u2014why not appreciate it?\u201d <\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n Did Vishal Bhardwaj Take A Swipe At Dhurandhar 2? Online Debate Intensifies <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Emphasising creative freedom, Vishwas maintained that cinema must be viewed as an artistic medium.\u201cFilms should be seen as films. Every creator tells a story from their own lens.\u201d\u201cIf I write about Lord Ram, my interpretation will differ from someone else\u2019s. Similarly, a filmmaker presents their own version.\u201dHe also pointed out that the discomfort may stem from how the film is executed.\u201cThat\u2019s exactly the point. Earlier, people called things propaganda because they were crude. Now it\u2019s finely crafted, aesthetically made, and professionally executed\u2014and that\u2019s why it\u2019s harder to dismiss.\u201d <\/p>\n Vishwas ended on a positive note, praising the film\u2019s team. \u201cI\u2019ve praised Aditya Dhar. I even called him and told him he\u2019s made a very good film. He\u2019s like a younger brother to me.\u201dHe also appreciated actor Yami Gautam, adding, \u201cShe is also very talented.\u201dHighlighting the director\u2019s versatility, he said that despite being associated with filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, \u201che has made a strong action film,\u201d calling it a testament to his skill.<\/div>\n‘Wasn\u2019t that also propaganda?’<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
‘Even if it is propaganda, against whom?’<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
‘Films should be seen as films’<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
‘I told him he\u2019s made a very good film’<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n