Actor Dia Mirza has sparked a heated debate in Bollywood by comparing the criticism she faced for her show IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack to the praise received by Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar The Revenge. Mirza believes that the industry is celebrating jingoism, which her show did not adhere to.
During an interview, Mirza stated that her show was called out for humanising all characters, including the terrorists, which is not the case with Dhurandhar. She emphasized the importance of balanced storytelling and giving people the opportunity to see both sides of the story.
Mirza also spoke about the importance of artists using their voices and speaking up when it truly matters. She noted that it's not easy to be vocal, as she and her team face regular trolling and intimidation for their choices.
Dhurandhar 2, a sequel to the spy-action thriller, has grossed over ₹1300 crore worldwide and has sparked a debate about its portrayal of jingoism. IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, on the other hand, has received positive feedback for its nuanced approach to the real-life events of 1999.
