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Hero worship of any kind is bad, which might be why the new Savarkar film starring Randeep Hooda delivers a one-sided story. Hooda’s past choices—be it in films or his personal life—reflect an open mind attuned to diversity. So why is his latest a dicey watch? The crew’s apparent emotional attachment to Savarkar.
For a biopic to be credible, it cannot glorify its lead. From Oppenheimer to Godzilla, all ‘anti-heroes’ need nuanced portrayals. Without this, ‘Veer Savarkar’ has ended up joining a murky lineup of propaganda right before the General Elections. Preying on trauma for money is all too common these days, so do stay sharp! There are many ways: read things you disagree with, try hobbies you don’t care for, and (wink) play logic games that flex your brain a little.
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