Aditya Dhar’s sequel Dhurandhar has grossed Rs 1,000 crore in 9 days amidst much fanfare. Stars like Aamir Khan have not seen it. Dia Mirza criticizes jingoistic trend, defends IC 814’s balance against backlash. She urges artists to speak up despite the trolling. Bollywood quiet after Dhurandhar 2; The South praises and others denounce the propaganda.
The sequel to Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’, which released in December, crossed the Rs 1,000-crore mark in just nine days, fueling a relentless box office storm with sold-out shows across the country.
Amidst the excitement, Bollywood stars like Aamir Khan and Boman Irani reveal that they are yet to watch it. On the other hand, Zia Mirza speaks boldly: “There is a tendency to enjoy and celebrate chauvinism.”
Dia Mirza onEC814 ‘Cash
Zia recently spoke on the Namrata Zakaria Show about the criticism her team IC 814 has faced over the Kandahar hijacking series. ‘Dhurandhar’ was labeled a ‘disgusting film’, while IC 814 faced heat for taking a different tack. “The show was called upon to humanize all the characters, including the terrorists,” she said.
I think it’s because we celebrate chauvinism so much now. We adore that. There is a tendency to enjoy and celebrate chauvinism, which is not the case with our show. I don’t regret it. It has a balanced vision and gives people the opportunity to see each side as it was.
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Dia Mirza urges artists to speak up
With industry voices taking a back seat to the film, Diya highlighted why artistes need to raise their voices. “I think it is very important that we speak out as artists. I am the great Shabana Azmi Bhakt, and I follow her message that if art is not used to improve the lives of others, then what is the point of art.
So, yes, I’m a politician, and I have a position. And yes, I will convey that through the choices I make in the stories I tell.Zia also acknowledged the harms of taking these positions, saying: “It is not easy. We are deceived regularly. On top of that, there is all kinds of intimidation because if you are not committed to what the bigger powers expect, it will not be easy.”
Bollywood is still silentDurandar 2 ‘
On December 5, Dhurandhar’s release drew cheers from Bollywood celebrities on Channel X.
Hrithik Roshan was praised for its epic scope, despite the political differences. But since Durandar 2 arrived on March 19, he and most others have remained silent.
South stars are praising ‘Dhurandhar’, others are calling it propaganda
South Indian film stars led the final applause, with Allu Arjun, Junior NTR and Mahesh Babu cheering for the film and its actors. Directors Ram Gopal Varma and SS Rajamouli echoed the praise. On the other hand, Prakash Raj and Divya Spandana condemned it as “propaganda” and “chauvinism”.