Legendary actor Shatrughan Sinha is stepping into the ring to defend the film Dhurandhar against claims that it’s just political propaganda. Even though he admitted he hasn’t actually watched the sequel, Dhurandhar 2, yet, he’s standing firm on his belief that “a film is just a film.” Sinha praised director Aditya Dhar, calling him a “role model” for the industry and a talented filmmaker who knows how to tell a powerful story. For Sinha, the backlash is overblown; he argues that movies should be judged on their entertainment value and craft rather than being picked apart for hidden agendas.
The veteran actor’s comments have sparked quite a conversation because he’s essentially telling critics to calm down and let artists create. He pointed out that Aditya Dhar’s track record—especially after the massive success of Uri: The Surgical Strike—proves he is a filmmaker who works with passion and integrity. By sticking up for the director, Sinha is pushing back against the trend of labeling every patriotic or intense film as “propaganda.” It’s a classic “Shotgun” Sinha move: bold, direct, and focused on protecting the creative freedom of the next generation of filmmakers.
