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11-05-2025
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'Operation Sindoor' film announcement sparks backlash, director issues apology: 'As a filmmaker, I was moved by...'
The announcement of a film based on Operation Sindoor, India's recent military strikes in Pakistan, has sparked a major controversy and backlash, prompting the director to issue an apology. The film, titled 'Operation Sindoor', was announced on Friday night by director Uttam Maheshwari on social media. The project will be produced by Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films and The Content Engineer. The makers also shared a poster which featured a woman soldier wearing combat gear and holding a weapon. She is seen applying sindoor, the red vermillion worn by married Hindu women, to her hair parting. The scene is set in a battlefield with explosions, barbed wire, military tanks, and fighter jets. India carried out the targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The announcement of the movie faced backlash, with many social media users criticising its timing. 'Sharam karo yaar, war is on. (Have some shame),' said one user. Another person wrote, ''Sindoor' or 'Operation Sindoor' should not be commercialised by corporations or the film industry (to make a movie in that title!) for profit. Legally, it may be allowed—but morally, it's wrong. Some things deserve respect, not a chance to cash in..' 'Stop embarrassing yourself and your country,' read one post. 'This is so inappropriate and uncalled for,' one user posted. One user criticised the film's team, saying that it should be boycotted. 'They can stoop to such levels of disgrace and disrespect for the nation and our armed forces soldiers' who are at the frontline sacrificing their sweat and blood. At this hour of crisis it Wasn't required at all!!!!' the post added. Following the criticism, Maheshwari, whose past work as a filmmaker is not known, issued an apology on his Instagram Stories. 'My sincere apologies for recently announcing a film based on Operation Sindoor, inspired by the recent heroic efforts of our Indian Armed Forces. The intent was never to hurt or provoke anyone's sentiments. 'As a filmmaker, I was moved by the courage, sacrifice, and strength of our soldiers and leadership, and simply wished to bring this powerful story to light. This project was born out of deep respect and love for our nation and not for fame and monetisation,' he wrote. Maheshwari said he is aware that the timing of the movie may have caused 'discomfort or pain to some'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'For that, I deeply regret. This is not just a film, it's an emotion of the entire nation and a social image of the country globally,' he said, while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 'Our love and prayers will always be with the families of the martyrs as well as the Bravo warriors who are fighting on the border day and night to give us a new morning.
India Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
All about film on Operation Sindoor, makers' apology and clarification
Filmmaker Uttam Maheshwari on Friday shared a long note, apologising for announcing a film titled 'Operation Sindoor', based on India's precision strikes on terrorist centres in Pakistan and the PoK. The producer took down the poster of the film, which featured a woman soldier in the backdrop of a war with aircraft flying and bombs exploding. As part of his apology, Maheshwari wrote that his intention was not to 'hurt or provoke anyone's sentiments' but to show his 'deep respect' for India and its leadership. He said he was 'moved' by the courage of the Indian armed forces, which continue to defend the country as tension escalated between India and wrote, "My sincere apologies for recently announcing a film based on Operation Sindoor, inspired by the recent heroic efforts of our Indian Armed Forces. The intent was never to hurt or provoke anyone's sentiments (sic)." The filmmaker shared, "As a filmmaker, I was moved by the courage, sacrifice, and strength of our soldiers and leadership, and simply wished to bring this powerful story to light. This project was born out of deep respect and love for our nation and not for fame and monetisation."The post further read, "However, I understand the timing and sensitivity may have caused discomfort or pain to some. For that, I deeply regret." He went on, "This is not just a film, it's a an emotion of the entire nation and a social image of the country globally. Thanks to our army and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji who make us proud by working day and night for the country with the motto of Always Nation First."advertisement"Our love and prayers will always be with the families of the martyrs as well as the Bravo warriors who are fighting on the border day and night to give us a new morning. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat (sic)," the producer concluded his apology. His apology came after receiving a lot of backlash. A section of social media criticised the filmmaker and all those associated with the film, for taking advantage of the opportunity, and making money out of people's misery and India's defence forces. The poster also mentioned 'Bhagnani' and that made Puja Films' owners - Vashu and Jackky Bhagnani - clarify that they had got nothing to do with the film. In a statement released online, Puja Films said, "We would like to address the recent news reports and social media chatter regarding a film titled 'Operation Sindoor'. Mr Vashu Bhagnani & Mr Jackky Bhagnani are not associated with this project in any capacity, whatsoever. Our hearts and minds stand family with the Indian Armed Forces during this sensitive time. We are praying for each and every one of our soldiers fighting to keep India safe. Jai Hind! Puja Films (sic)." India continues to defend its sovereignty against Pakistan's missile and drone attacks on its military structures, religious places and civilians under Operation Sindoor, launched as a response to the ghastly Pahalgam attack on April 22, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, in Baisaran meadow of Kashmir. Tune InMust Watch
Deccan Herald
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
‘Operation Sindoor' film announcement sparks backlash, director issues apology
The film, titled "Operation Sindoor", was announced on Friday night by director Uttam Maheshwari on social media. The project will be produced by Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films and The Content Engineer.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Director Uttam Maheshwari issues apology after Operation Sindoor film backlash: 'Never intended to hurt sentiments'
Filmmaker Uttam Maheshwari has publicly apologised after facing severe backlash for announcing his latest project Operation Sindoor, a film inspired by India's recent military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The film's announcement came shortly after the real-life operation on 6th and 7th May, leading to criticism that it was 'insensitive' and 'exploitative' given the ongoing conflict. Maheshwari addressed the criticism via a statement shared on his social media handle on Saturday morning. 'My sincere apologies for recently announcing a film based on Operation Sindoor, inspired by the recent heroic efforts of our Indian Armed Forces. The intent was never to hurt or provoke anyone's sentiments,' he wrote. Explaining his motivations, the director added, 'As a filmmaker, I was moved by the courage, sacrifice, and strength of our soldiers and leadership, and simply wished to bring this powerful story to light.' Responding to the timing of the announcement, Maheshwari admitted, 'I understand the timing and sensitivity may have caused discomfort or pain to some. For that, I deeply regret. This project was born out of deep respect and love for our nation, not for fame or monetisation.'
The Hindu
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Operation Sindoor' film announcement sparks backlash, director issues apology
The announcement of a film based on Operation Sindoor, India's recent military strikes in Pakistan, has sparked a major controversy and backlash, prompting the director to issue an apology. Follow the Operation Sindoor LIVE updates The film, titled "Operation Sindoor", was announced on Friday (May 9, 2025) night by director Uttam Maheshwari on social media. The project will be produced by Nicky Vicky Bhagnani Films and The Content Engineer. The makers also shared a poster which featured a woman soldier wearing combat gear and holding a weapon. She is seen applying sindoor, the red vermillion worn by married Hindu women, to her hair parting. The scene is set in a battlefield with explosions, barbed wire, military tanks, and fighter jets. India carried out the targeted strikes on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under 'Operation Sindoor', two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The announcement of the movie faced backlash, with many social media users criticising its timing. "Sharam karo yaar, war is on. (Have some shame)," said one user. Another person wrote, "'Sindoor' or 'Operation Sindoor' should not be commercialised by corporations or the film industry (to make a movie in that title!) for profit. Legally, it may be allowed—but morally, it's wrong. Some things deserve respect, not a chance to cash in.." "Stop embarrassing yourself and your country," read one post. "This is so inappropriate and uncalled for," one user posted. One user criticised the film's team, saying that it should be boycotted. "They can stoop to such levels of disgrace and disrespect for the nation and our armed forces soldiers' who are at the frontline sacrificing their sweat and blood. At this hour of crisis it Wasn't required at all!!!!" the post added. Following the criticism, Maheshwari, whose past work as a filmmaker is not known, issued an apology on his Instagram Stories. "My sincere apologies for recently announcing a film based on Operation Sindoor, inspired by the recent heroic efforts of our Indian Armed Forces. The intent was never to hurt or provoke anyone's sentiments. "As a filmmaker, I was moved by the courage, sacrifice, and strength of our soldiers and leadership, and simply wished to bring this powerful story to light. This project was born out of deep respect and love for our nation and not for fame and monetisation," he wrote. Mr. Maheshwari said he is aware that the timing of the movie may have caused "discomfort or pain to some". "For that, I deeply regret. This is not just a film, it's an emotion of the entire nation and a social image of the country globally," he said, while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Our love and prayers will always be with the families of the martyrs as well as the Bravo warriors who are fighting on the border day and night to give us a new morning. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!" he concluded the statement. Since the military strikes, Bollywood filmmakers and actors are scrambling to secure film titles inspired by the event. Within just two days, over 30 title applications, including names like "Operation Sindoor", "Mission Sindoor" and "Sindoor: The Revenge", were submitted to industry bodies Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Western India Film Producers' Association (WIFPA).
