‘Makes no sense’: Rajkumar Santoshi dismisses Shabana Azmi’s claim on Batwara 1947 failure
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- Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi said it made no sense that the 1947 film Batwara failed to connect with audiences because of Sunny Deol’s portrayal of a Muslim character.
- Santoshi argued that Bollywood has long cast major stars in roles that cross religious lines, suggesting other factors were responsible for the film’s lack of success.
- The dispute highlights differing views on audience reception and casting choices in Indian cinema.
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 100% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
‘Makes no sense’: Rajkumar Santoshi dismisses Shabana Azmi’s claim on Batwara 1947 failure
'Amitabh Bachchan Played A Muslim In Coolie': Rajkumar Santoshi Rejects Shabana Azmi’s Theory On Sunny Deol's Role In Batwara 1947
Left-leaning outlets have under-covered this story. Of 3 outlets, only 1 are on the left of the spectrum.
Timeline
First reported by Free Press Journal on ; 3 articles from 3 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): Indian Express
- Center (2): Free Press Journal, Bollywood Hungama
Sources
- 'Amitabh Bachchan Played A Muslim In Coolie': Rajkumar Santoshi Rejects Shabana Azmi’s Theory On Sunny Deol's Role In Batwara 1947 — Free Press Journal (center) ·
- ‘Makes no sense’: Rajkumar Santoshi dismisses Shabana Azmi’s claim on Batwara 1947 failure — Indian Express (left-leaning) ·
- Rajkumar Santoshi disagrees with Shabana Azmi claiming that Batwara 1947 failed due to Sunny Deol playing Muslim — Bollywood Hungama (center) ·