Filmmakers Rush to Capture Operation Sindoor, But Will Bollywood Masala Dilute National Pride?

Reports suggest that some Bollywood filmmakers are eager to make a film on Operation Sindoor, and there's a rush to register for its cinematic rights. One producer has already announced the film and even released a poster. However, after facing trolling, the producer clarified that the intention isn’t profit but to showcase the good and heroic side of the story.

Now, there’s nothing wrong with that — such films should be made to portray the bravery and righteousness of our forces. The real concern, though, is that in the name of storytelling, these artists and filmmakers might suddenly be bitten by the secularism bug or may rediscover their love for Pakistan.

Because for some filmmakers, Operation Sindoor might just become an excuse to show a whole lot more — and while trying to make a "masala film," they may throw in human rights angles, victim cards, or even glorify Pakistan. After release, the film might feel less like Operation Sindoor and more like Operation Pakistan Prem (Operation Pakistan Love).

Or worse — the terrorists may be glamorized. The film may try to show that even terrorists have humanity, and that they’re not really targeting Hindus — or the word “Hindu” may be subtly replaced altogether so the victimhood becomes generic and universal.

They might even consider changing the name of Operation Sindoor because some producers or actors may fear backlash from their Pakistani fanbase. Some may worry that Fawad Bhai's film Abeer Gulal hasn’t even released yet — so would it be appropriate to name this Operation Sindoor? And we can’t have Mahira Khala (Mahira Khan), Hania Ammi (oops, Hania Aamir), or Mawra "Cocaine" — sorry, Mawra Hocane — getting upset either.

Then in the name of peace and Aman ki Asha, the film may end up showcasing how Indo-Pak conflict is just because of government decisions, while "common Pakistani people are peace-loving and warm."

It would be like trying to serve Kashmiri Pulao — but stuffing it with so much “Kashmiriyat” spice that the pulao itself disappears, and only the Kashmiriyat remains.

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