‘Masterstroke in PR?' Internet slams KBC 17 as Sofiya Qureshi & Vyomika Singh spill details on Operation Sindoor
KBC 17 slammed as Sofiya Qureshi & Vyomika talk about OP Sindoor
Highlighting the operation with exceptional bravery, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy are set to share key moments, as revealed in KBC's Independence Day promo.
Following the release of the promo, KBC 17 faced criticism from viewers who felt that a significant event was being overly exploited. One viewer commented, 'Now they are serving political interests rather than the National narrative.'
Army officers in uniform going to KBC to talk about Op Sindoor with Amitabh Bachchan.Has something like this ever happened before? pic.twitter.com/hs5X0uJCKp
So what?Even victims wife will go in big boss
Our patriotism is being reduced to a spectacle. One day, we hear about Himanshi Narwal, wife of a Navy officer martyred in Pahalgam being approached by Bigg Boss. Now, female defence officers are being called to KBC. 🤦🏻♀️
"We were expecting a whole war movie… but this was just a KBC episode 😅 Highlight? The officer's filmy twist — 'the bullets hit my pocket, struck the coins, and I survived' 😂 Now the real contest: who's serving bigger Bollywood drama, Colonel Safiya or Pocket Coins Hero?
Another added, 'Our patriotism is being reduced to a spectacle. One day, we hear about Himanshi Narwal, wife of a Navy officer martyred in Pahalgam, being approached by Bigg Boss. Now, female defence officers are being called to KBC.'
However, some viewers expressed support for the initiative. One noted, 'This is a commendable initiative. Every Indian should know how we have responded to our adversaries and what we are capable of doing. It instills a sense of safety among the people. India takes great pride in its armed forces.' Another added, 'Good. Finally, real heroes are taking center stage.'
Good. Finally, real heroes are taking center stage.
Nothing wrong in it .....
Sofiya Qureshi talks about Operation Sindoor
She stated that Pakistan had been carrying out such actions for years, and it was necessary to respond, which led to the planning of Operation Sindoor.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh added that the operation was completed swiftly, explaining that between 1:05 am and 1:30 am, they ended the adversary's actions in just 25 minutes.
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