Hania Aamir slams Bollywood celebs for 'feeding the riff' between India and Pakistan

Bollywood's upcoming movie, 'Fighter,' aimed against Pakistan, is yet to be released. However, its repugnant and chauvinistic trailer has already exposed the clichéd narrative of Indian patriotism, relying on distorted facts and promoting animosity.

The trailer of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's starrer, 'Fighter,' faced strong criticism and trolling in Pakistan. This backlash was fuelled by its repellent narrative and the stereotypical portrayal of Muslims.

Actor and social media influencer Hania Aamir, with a considerable fanbase in India, felt compelled to share her viewpoint in response to the explicit hatred directed towards Pakistan in the movie.

Talking to her Instagram story, she observed, “So sad and unfortunate to know that there are artists out there in this day and age who are aware of the power that the cinema holds and still go ahead and feed the riff between the two countries. I feel sorry for the artists who try to bridge the gap by trusting their art as a medium. Distasteful. Let art breathe.”

Set in the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir, the upcoming film ‘Fighter’ revolves around the “Pulwama attack and a Pakistani surgical strike,” as revealed in its trailer. Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania (Hrithik Roshan), Squadron Leader Minal Rathore (portrayed by Deepika Padukone), along with their team led by Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh (played by Anil Kapoor), navigate through these events.

Following the trailer's release, it quickly gained traction on the internet in Pakistan, with people criticising India's hostile stance towards Pakistan. The widespread admiration for Indian stars among Pakistanis deepens the disappointment, considering their involvement in films that exacerbate animosities in an already tense bilateral relationship between the two countries.