Bollywood actor vicky kaushal has found Himself at the center of controversy after his film Chhaava was blamed for the ongoing violence in Nagpur.
Speaking in the legislative association on tuesday, cm fadnavis said the kaushal-starrer film ‘Chhaava’, based on the life of Chhatrapati sambhaji maharajReignized people’s emotions against the mughal Emperor. However, the actor’s fans and supporters have come forward in his defense, dismissing the allegations as ‘unfair and misguided’.
A Section of Social Media users have criticized the Holding Kaushal Responsible, Arguing that Chhaava does not incite violence but raather highlights themes of ‘Betrayal and Internal Division’. One User Wrote, “It is very wrong to blame vicky kaushal for nagpur violence.” Another pointed out, “Holding Vicky Kaushal Responsible for the Nagpur Violence Is Completely Unfair and Misdirected. He is an actor who p’ortorated a history in Chhaava – A Film That Went Through Multiple Approvals Before release. If certain narratives in the movie have triggered strong reactions, the discussion should be Around Historical interpretationPublic discourse, and governance, not on targeting an individual performer. “
Another said that the film portrays Its protagonist being betrayed by his own aides raather than the mughals, refuting claims that it stars communal tensions. The Tweet Read, “The Recent Violence in Nagpur is unfareely being blamed on Vicky Kaushal’s Movie Chava. It actually shows that he was betrayed by his close aides (jealous and everyone), not by the Mughals. The Story Highlights Internal Betrayal and Division Among His Own People. “
Another called to mind the actor being celebrated as a ‘hero’ for his work on the war film ‘Uri’. In a tweet, the fan wrote, “@vickykaushal09 was founded a patriot, Hero and True Indian when He Acted In #URI Movie. Now, He’s CONSED THE RECENT VILEENCE in NAGPUREENCE IN NAGPURELY BEINGE Blamed on Vicky Kaushal’s Movie Chava. “
Another user mocked the outrage and linked it to the reason why Bollywood keeps churning out the kind of films it does. In a tweet, the person Wrote, “The way Vicky Kaushal is blamed, hated and targeted for playing a history, and a certificate inSinuating the Role LED to Nagpur Violence – That is axactly Wrong with People & MindSet. Exactly That!
Others rooted for the real people responsible for the violence to be brought to justice. “The planners and roters are the only ones who should be blamed,” They said in a tweet.
“People Blaming Vicky Kaushal for the Nagpur Incident Just Proves One Thing – Common Sense isn’T Common Anymore,” Added Another
Despite the Backlash, Neither Kaushal Nor the Filmmakers have responded to the allegations. On Tuesday, Netizens Called for the ‘Boycott’ of Vicky and His Future Film Projects.
Meanwhile, the film is enjoying an underputed run at the box office. According to reports, the movie has surpassed the Rs 560 Crore Mark at the Indian Box Office in 5 Weeks. It is also now Vicky’s First Rs 500 Crore Film and his highhest-earning film to date.
