Aneet Padda's Sister Reet Slams 'Dhurandhar 2', Sparks 'Anti-National' Backlash
Reet Padda's criticism of 'Dhurandhar 2' ignites controversy.
Top Summary
- What happened: Reet Padda criticized 'Dhurandhar 2' and other films as propaganda, sparking online backlash.
- Why it matters: This highlights the sensitivity surrounding political narratives in Bollywood films.
- What changes: Aneet Padda faces potential career repercussions due to her sister's statements.
- Who is affected: Aneet Padda, Reet Padda, Aditya Dhar, and fans of 'Dhurandhar 2' are all affected.
Controversy Erupts Over Film Criticism
Actress Aneet Padda, known for her role in Mohit Suri's 2025 film 'Saiyaara', is facing online backlash after her sister, Reet Padda, publicly criticized the film 'Dhurandhar 2' as "propaganda."
Reet's comments, questioning the film's message, went viral after being posted in response to an Instagram user.
The controversy has led to intense trolling, prompting Reet to make her account private.
Reet Padda's Stance
Reet Padda explained her views on films like 'Dhurandhar' and 'The Kashmir Files', stating they promote government-friendly narratives or inflate numbers to create a biased narrative.
"For Dhurandar, it literally serves as a government-friendly narrative, using political speeches to justify, say, the minor hiccup of demonetisation. Call it propaganda? Yep. Deny it? Not a chance."
She also criticized Priyanka Chopra for her reaction during an Oscar moment when Javier Barden condemned war.
Addressing Accusations & Clarifications
Reet clarified that her criticism targets political figures who involve religion in politics, especially those linked to the 2002 genocide against Muslims.
"I do not discriminate against anyone, ever, because I'm human...What I do discriminate against are political figures who drag religion into politics...That is terrorism, that is a crime, and I will call it out."
She emphasized her right to speak out against political dishonesty, even if it's unpopular.
Social Media Backlash
The screenshots of Reet's comments have triggered heavy trolling on social media.
Netizens are calling Aneet "anti-national" and urging filmmaker Aditya Dhar to not cast her in future projects.
Social media users are calling her "anti-national" and "anti-India".
What to Watch Next
It remains to be seen whether this controversy will affect Aneet Padda's future career prospects. The film industry's response to the online backlash will also be closely watched, as will future statements from Aneet and Reet Padda.