Pakistani Actor Adnan Siddiqui Slams Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone’s Fighter, Says ‘Do Not Insult…’

Pakistani Actor Criticizes “Fighter,” Indian Action Film Depicting War

Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui took a dig at the recently released Bollywood film “Fighter,” starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. The movie, which tells the story of an Indian Air Force pilot against the backdrop of a conflict with Pakistan, has been accused of being anti-Pakistan by some.

A lesson to heed for Fighter team after your flop show: Do not insult your audience’s intelligence. They can discern agendas. Let entertainment be free from unnecessary politics.

— Adnan Siddiqui (@adnanactor) January 31, 2024

While the film has been commercially successful, earning over Rs 250 crore globally in its opening week and expected to surpass Rs 150 crore domestically, Siddiqui expressed his disappointment. He criticized the film’s portrayal of Pakistanis, stating that it insults the audience’s intelligence and promotes unnecessary political agendas.

This isn’t the first time the film has faced criticism from Pakistani celebrities. Following the trailer release, actors like Hania Aamir also voiced their concerns, calling it “disheartening” to see Bollywood portray Pakistanis negatively. Aamir, however, faced counter-arguments due to her previous role in a Pakistani film depicting conflict with India.

Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

• “Fighter” is a commercially successful Indian film with a storyline involving conflict with Pakistan.
• Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui criticizes the film for being anti-Pakistan and insulting the audience’s intelligence.
• Other Pakistani actors have also expressed concerns about the film’s portrayal.
• However, some point out a potential double standard due to previous roles played by some critics.

This situation highlights the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, where even entertainment can become a battleground for national narratives.