The announcement of a film based on Operation Sindoor of India’s recent military attacks in Pakistan has promoted a major controversy and backlash, inspiring the director to issue forgiveness.
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The film titled “Operation Sindore” was announced on social media on Friday (May 9, 2025) by director Uttam Maheshwari. The project will be produced by Nikki Vicky Bhagani Films and The Content Engineer.
The manufacturers also shared a poster that showed a female soldier wearing a combat gear and holding a weapon. She appears to apply red Varmilians worn by vermilion, married Hindu women for her hair bid.
The visual explosion is set in a battleground with thorny wires, military tanks and fighter jets.
India launched targeted attacks on terrorist sites under ‘Operation Sindoor’ in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir on Wednesday, two weeks after the massacre of 26 people, mostly tourists in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
The announcement of the film faced backlash, many social media users criticized its time.
,Sharam Karo man, war is on(Something shame is a matter of shame), “A user said.
Another person wrote, “‘Sindoor’ or ‘Operation Sindoor’ should not be done business for profit by corporations or film industry (to make a film in that title!) Legally, it can be allowed – but morally, it is wrong. Some things are worth honor, not cache in cash in ..” “Stop yourself and your country, read a post.
A user posted, “It is very inappropriate and uncontrolled.” A user criticized the film’s team, saying it should be boycotted.
“They can stay at such levels of humiliation and disrespect for the nation and our armed forces soldiers that are sacrificing their sweat and blood. It was not required in this hour of crisis !!!!” The post was added.
After criticism, Maheshwari, whose past is not as a filmmaker, forgives his Instagram stories.
“Recently, my honesty to announce a film based on Operation Sindoor, forgiveness, which is inspired by the recent brave efforts of our Indian armed forces. The intention was never to hurt or incite someone’s feelings.
“As a filmmaker, I was shifted from the courage, sacrifice and strength of our soldiers and leadership, and just wished to bring this powerful story to light. The project was born with deep respect and love for our nation and not for fame and mood,” he wrote.
Mr. Maheshwari said that he knows that the film’s time would have caused “some discomfort or pain”.
“For this, I have deep regrets. It is not just a film, it is the spirit of the whole nation and a social image of the country globally,” he said thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Our love and prayers will always be with the families of the martyrs along with the Bravo warriors, who are fighting the day -night border to give us a new dawn.
Jai Hind! Jai Bharat! “He concluded the statement.
Since the military attacks, Bollywood filmmakers and actors are scratching to secure the film titles inspired by the event.
Within two days, more than 30 title applications, including names like “Operation Sindor”, “Mission Sindoor” and “Sindoor: The Raveng”, were present in the Industry Bodies Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA), Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Western India Film Producers Association ( to be done.
Published – May 10, 2025 01:38 pm IST
