Days after Indian PM endorsed it, the Gulf countries have banned the Bollywood political thriller ‘Article 370’.
The film, furthers the Bhartiya Janta Party’s claims about the abrogation of the special status by the Modi government in 2019.
Despite enjoying success at the domestic and overseas box office, the movie has been prohibited in Gulf nations.
Notably, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently referenced ‘Article 370’ during his address in Jammu.
According to the directors, the film aims to illuminate the “pain and struggles” experienced in the Kashmir valley. The recently released teaser offers a preview into the portrayal of the region’s “turmoil.”
Opening with picturesque snowcapped mountains and the idyllic beauty of Kashmir, the teaser of the film swiftly transitions to scenes of burning streets, riots, and bloodshed.
The actress, married to a Kashmiri Pandit, Aditya Dhar, makes a typical Bollywood hero entry, not just combating militancy but also challenging the high authorities exploiting the state for corruption.
She asserts, “Terrorism is a business in Kashmir—nothing to do with Azadi, everything to do with money,” and continues onto BJP’s narrative blaming the local politicians and bureaucrats for the conflict in the region.
Continuing on the BJP narrative, the director then sheds light on how leaders in Kashmir have leveraged the special status, rendering themselves immune to questioning.