‘Fighter’ movie gets legal notice by Air Force officer

6 February 2024Neeraj Mishra

An Air Force officer from Assam, Saumya Deep Das, has issued a legal notice against Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s latest movie ‘Fighter’ due to a kissing scene in which they are depicted wearing Indian Air Force uniforms. Das claims that the scene is disrespectful to the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The film’s plot centers on two top fighter pilots, Patty (played by Roshan) and Pragnya (played by Padukone), stationed in Jammu and Kashmir. The narrative unfolds in the aftermath of a terrorist attack, with their love story evolving as the events progress.

Scene which sparks controversy

One scene in the movie depicts the main characters sharing a kiss while dressed in Air Force uniforms.

Film References Key Events

The Bollywood action-drama film also references significant events such as the 2019 Pulwama attack, the 2019 Balakot airstrike, and the 2019 India-Pakistan border clashes. Anil Kapoor plays another prominent role in the film.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the movie is based on a story co-written by Ramon Chibb. Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures serve as the film’s producers.

Worldwide collection of Rs 350 crore