The recent action-packed release, 'Fighter', starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone, has found itself entangled in legal complications. The film's makers have received a legal notice regarding a particular kissing scene involving the lead characters, both portraying Indian Air Force officers.
The notice, issued by Air Force officer Saumya Deep Das from Assam, asserts that the scene in question is deemed disrespectful to the Indian Air Force. Das argues that depicting the lead characters sharing a kiss while adorned in their IAF uniforms tarnishes the sanctity and dignity associated with the uniform. He emphasizes that the IAF uniform symbolizes dedication to duty, national security, and selfless service, and utilizing it for a romantic scene undermines its significance.
'Fighter', which premiered a day before India's Republic Day, narrates the fictionalized events following the Pulwama attack on CRPF personnel and India's subsequent retaliation with an airstrike on a terrorist camp. The storyline intricately weaves through the aftermath of a terrorist assault, culminating in a blossoming romance between the protagonists.
Notably, the screenplay of 'Fighter' is penned by Ramon Chibb, a former commissioned officer in the Indian Army and the son of an Air Force Officer. Chibb's military background lends authenticity to the narrative, drawing from his firsthand experience serving in the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.
While 'Fighter' endeavors to depict the valor and heroism of India's armed forces, the legal notice underscores the sensitivity surrounding the portrayal of military personnel and their uniforms in cinematic productions. As the dispute unfolds, the film's makers may need to address these concerns to ensure the portrayal of armed forces in a respectful and dignified manner.
(With Agency Inputs)
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