Fanatics are not propaganda: Filmmaker Rumi Jaffrey shuts down criticism
In Aaj Tak’s Mumbai Manthan, filmmaker Rumi Jaffrey defended Dhurandhar against allegations of it being a propaganda film. This film directed by Ranveer Singh has created a stir at the box office.
In Aaj Tak’s Mumbai Manthan, filmmaker Rumi Jaffrey addresses recent allegations on the film stalwart Does promotional work. Jaffrey strongly rejected these claims and emphasized the film’s audience appeal. The event brought together notable entertainment personalities and focused on both the film industry and Mumbai’s civic issues.
Rumi Jaffrey said, “stalwart This is not a propaganda film. I have seen it twice. It’s a 3-hour film and people walk out by then. But stalwart Keeps people engaged.” His comments were intended to counter the criticisms and reinforce the film’s artistic merits rather than any political agenda.
‘What lies in the heart of Mumbai?’ The session titled Rumi Jaffrey was joined by actors Rashmi Desai, Shama Sikander and Indian Television Academy co-founder Shashi Ranjan.
Noting the change in audience expectations, Rashmi Desai said, “People want to watch real content. People love movies.” Animal And stalwartChange is part of life, and we must accept it,” His comments reflected a broader discussion about the growing interest in storytelling and the demand for authenticity,
Continuing the conversation, Rashmi also commented on politics in the entertainment industry. “Politics happens everywhere. Experience is very important. How much one can learn and how much one can apply in one’s life matters a lot,” he said.
The actor also spoke on the pressures of the industry and the impact of social media, saying, “Everyone in the industry is afraid of missing out. Because of social media, they cross every limit. There are a lot of generalizations too. One has to come to politics to get out of this.”
Shama Sikander shared her viewpoint saying, “There is no politics bigger than Bollywood. There is no point in taking names.” He further commented, “Not just Bollywood or Hollywood, having contacts helps. But, OTT has helped actors get more work.”
Additionally, the panelists also addressed issues affecting Mumbai residents. Shashi Ranjan commented, “There is no bigger scam in Mumbai than the Mithi River. Funds are invested year after year to clean it, but nothing happens.”
Rumi Jafari urged citizens to participate in improving city life and called on municipal authorities to provide better education on public etiquette, including parking and pedestrian practices.
