New Delhi: Amidst a whirlwind of controversies since its teaser launch, the film '72 Hoorain' has once again grabbed headlines as it gears up for a special screening at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). JNU has had a history of controversies whenever a realistic hard-hitting movie has been screened on the premises.
With 72 Hoorain, it could add another layer of complexity to the situation. The previous instances of movie screening controversies demonstrated the polarizing nature of hard-hitting realistic films and the varying reactions they elicit. Despite that, the makers of '72 Hoorain' have taken a risky yet firm step in putting up a screening of the gut-wrenching 72 Hoorain right on the premises of the university on Tuesday, 4th of July.
Meanwhile, a few Kashmir-based political parties have raised objections to its portrayal of terrorist brainwashing. These political parties argue that the film's narrative could potentially perpetuate negative stereotypes and distort the intricate dynamics. Fearing that the film might paint an incomplete or distorted picture of the religion's dynamics, the parties are putting their best foot forward in creating hurdles in the pathway of the movie's release.
Renowned religious figure Maulana Sajid Rashid earlier raised objections to the film '72 Hoorain', accusing it of distorting religious teachings and insulting the tenets of the faith. On the contrary, whilst on a discussion panel over 72 Hoorain, he agreed that the religion does promise the perks of 72 virgins for men while women get to be the leader of the 'Hoorain' in heaven - something that the movie states.
Talking about the screening of '72 Hoorain' at JNU, the makers of the movie said that it presents a significant moment for Kashmiri Muslims and other students to express their thoughts and reactions to a film that delves into the gruesome reality of terrorist camps. Against the backdrop of previous controversies, the event calls for a respectful and open dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of the facts.
Directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, '72 Hoorain' gears up for a theatrical release on July 7.