Anil Sharma has denied allegations that his latest hit movie, Gadar 2, is anti-Muslim. In his newest interview with ETimes, the filmmaker insisted that his movie speaks the language of unity. Gadar 2 launched in theatres final month and is now the second highest-grossing movie of 2023, after Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan. Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, and Anil’s son Utkarsh Sharma play lead roles in Gadar 2. (Also learn: Jr NTR can play Tara Singh, says Gadar director Anil Sharma)
‘Gadar 2 just isn’t anti-Muslim or anti-Pakistan’
Anil informed the day by day, “Kahan hai (anti-Muslim)? I feel these guys should have spoken with out seeing the movie. Please ask them to see it once more, the movie not anti-muslim or anti-Paksitan.”
He added, “It is a human film. In fact, we are saying why can’t one accept both Geeta and Quran? We have spoken the language of unity. We have shown a good character like mausi. Even the actoress (Simrat Kaur)’s family is shown (to be) so good. We are not against any religion, Muslims are our biggest audience and they are very dear to us.” The filmmaker additionally mentioned that they aren’t towards anybody, including that maybe the reviewers had preconceived notions in regards to the movie.
Gadar: Ek Prem Katha
Anil Sharma’s Gadar: Ek Prem Katha first launched in 2001, and have become a field workplace sensation quickly. Sunny Deol performed an Indian man – Tara Singh – who crossed the Indo-Pak border for the sake of his Pakistani spouse (Ameesha as Sakeena) and their son (Utkarsh as Jeete). The movie was set towards the backdrop of the partition between India and Pakistan.
Gadar 2
Sunny, Utkarsh and Ameesha reprise their roles within the new movie. Gadar 2 is ready amid the strain brewing between India and Pakistan as they headed in the direction of the 1971 struggle. The movie encashes closely on the Indo-Pak rivalry. Manish Wadhwa performs the principle antagonist in Gadar 2 whereas Gaurav Chopra performs the function of a senior Indian Army officer.
Source: www.hindustantimes.com