The teaser for ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story features Adah Sharma as IPS Neerja Madhavan, sparking controversy due to the film’s contentious narrative and negative language.
The release of the teaser for “Bastar: The Naxal Story” has rekindled arguments on the presentation of sensitive topics in Indian movies. Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film has already caused a stir with its offensive plotline starring lead character IPS Neerja Madhvan played by Adah Sharma.
In the trailer, Sharma’s character makes brash statements about deaths in India due to insurgency being much more than those who died in conflicts waged against Pakistan. She goes ahead to criticize the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) by labeling them as celebrating Indian soldiers’ killing which again raises questions on where such attitudes came from. The teaser then ends with Neerja proclaiming how she is ready for the face-off and if not willing be a devour thing itself.
The bold stance of this movie has been described as controversial, provoking both the positive – praising a film that tries to draw attention and directing it towards crucial problems; and critical reservations. The team behind “Bastar: Amidst all the controversies, cries of protest, and accusations against it 1 getting things wrong in its previous film “The Kerala Story”, ‘the Naxal story’ still serves as an example of what could be achieved even with a minimal investment.
As the release date approaches, concerns linger about the potential impact of “Bastar: The Naxal Story on public discussion and social unity. The film has big claims and even more contentious themes which promise to take the discussion further when it premieres in cinemas on March 15. Whether financially it will try to imitate the success of its predecessor or march toward ending with other controversial films is up for speculation.
