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# Breaking the Silence: Mukesh Chhabra Defends *Dhurandhar* Against Propaganda Backlash! Is Bollywood's latest action thriller *Dhurandhar* a bold exposé on national security or just another propaganda tool? Casting director **Mukesh Chhabra** is firing back at critics, urging everyone to watch the film before judging.[1] In a candid interview with the Times of India, Chhabra addressed the growing storm around *Dhurandhar*, starring Ranveer Singh and facing bans in all six Gulf Cooperation Council nations over its alleged **anti-Pakistan narrative** centered on R&AW missions and Operation Lyari.[2] "Whoever is calling it propaganda hasn't seen the film," Chhabra asserted, emphasizing that the story draws from real events and isn't meant to push any agenda. This comes amid broader debates on Hindi cinema's shift toward militaristic nationalism since 2014, with films like *The Kashmir Files*, *The Kerala Story*, and *URI* accused of aligning with political messaging—while others face **Hindutva-led boycotts** for supposedly hurting Hindu sentiments.[1][4]

*Image: A high-stakes Bollywood production in action (Unsplash free stock photo).*

Chhabra's defense highlights a divided industry: on one side, accusations of Bollywood peddling **disinformation** through recycled "Pakistan as enemy" tropes in hits like *Fighter* and *Shershaah*, sparking international backlash.[2][5] On the other, claims that such films simply portray **reality**—as debated in recent expert panels where ideologies clash over whether *Dhurandhar* is art or activism.[6] Even Hrithik Roshan weighed in, vaguely disagreeing with its "politics" while stressing filmmakers' global responsibilities.[5] With boycotts, bans, and polarized views dominating headlines—from **Hindutva campaigns** using #BoycottBollywood to Gulf censorship—Chhabra's plea cuts through the noise: "See it first, then talk." This controversy underscores Bollywood's tightrope walk in an era of rising propaganda films post-2014, targeting minorities or fueling nationalism, much like historical parallels drawn to politicized cinema elsewhere.[1][4] Will *Dhurandhar* redefine the debate, or fuel more divides? **What do you think—is *Dhurandhar* propaganda or truth? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, share this post with fellow movie buffs, and let's spark the conversation!**
Citations
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindutva_boycott_of_Hindi_cinema
2.https://balochistanpulse.com/dhurandhar-ban-gulf-bollywood-anti-pakistan-narrative/
3.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crl_TlCIVhM
4.https://www.newslaundry.com/2025/01/06/let-me-explain-from-godhra-to-godse-the-rise-of-propaganda-films-in-india
5.https://www.dawn.com/news/1960499/its-rich-of-fighter-star-hrithik-roshan-to-say-he-may-disagree-with-dhurandhars-politics
6.https://www.indiatoday.in/programme/to-the-point/video/the-big-dhurandhar-divide-propaganda-or-portrayal-of-reality-experts-debate-2835207-2025-12-12
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