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Dhurandhar as Counterpropaganda: Bollywood, Pakistan and India’s Security Debate

This essay examines Dhurandhar as a major intervention in Bollywood’s treatment of Pakistan, terrorism, national security, and secularism. It argues that the film’s controversy arises because it challenges older cinematic habits that softened Pakistan’s strategic hostility while demanding Indian self-blame. The analysis explains how the film uses geopolitical memory, archetypal characters, and public frustration to…
