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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…
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Hunting Khalistani Network And Question of Intelligence Agencies
In this blog post, I delve into a series of mysterious assassinations of Khalistani leaders over the past few months and explore the potential involvement of intelligence agencies, particularly India’s R&AW and Pakistan’s ISI. The killings raise questions about the motives behind these targeted hits, which weakened the Khalistani network. While R&AW might have had…