A number of renowned Islamic scholars have criticised the film for poor background research and inflammatory content. Iran based Grand Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi has even issued an edict blacklisting the film. He has called upon Muslims to desist from watching or promoting the film
Media OutReach – 19 November 2020 – True Colors Film Festival (TCFF) runs online from 3 to 12 December 2020
This may seem a docudrama to people outside Kashmir but ‘Raqs-e-Inquilab’ will be remembered as a gutsy attempt in these intolerant times—when Bollywood is auctioning Islamophobia for its petty benefits.
‘This short film is driven by a dictator mentality and rides on jingoism. There is hardly any scope for an alternate narrative which could have added to the beauty of this film.’
The series becomes easily predictable and it doesn’t look like a release of 2020 rather of 1990s. It also calls for the responsible action of all the Kashmiri actors who work in these kinds of movies to at least filter the content once and not act blindly
Bachchan’s recent belligerence, aggressiveness and reacting in a manner unbecoming for the dignity of a global celebrity that he is—on an nameless faceless troll’s wishing him death—quickly eroded sympathy and support for him.
For young Kashmiris, however, the drama’s appeal lies partly in its use of the Islamic idiom and traditions ostensibly for a positive portrayal of Muslims as a counterpoint to stereotypical depictions in sections of Western media.
‘Dil Bechara’ may well become a must-watch and fetch maximum viewership and profit due to the demise of a dynamic young actor, but the movie riding on unappealing music, lackluster script and middling cinematography remains unmemorable
16th ‘International Resistance Film Festival’ being held from November 21-27 in Tehran has Kashmir and war on Covid-19 as major themes this year, organisers said adding they have received around 1259 entries for various categories so far.
After rumours, came reports of the demise of the legendary Kashmiri theatre artist and TV actor—whose comic roles cheered the cheerless valley during its distressing years. In Shadi Lal Kaul, Kashmir not only lost its beloved Shamasudin, but also the adored actor.
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