Sanjay Dutt
Rahul Dholakia’s Lamhaa is facing a hard time as several separatist Kashmiri bodies have opposed the film’s content.
Sanjay Dutt. (TOI Photo)More PicsThe film deals with terrorism and its consequences in Jammu and Kashmir. Dholakia, who’s best known for the hard-hitting Parzania, said, “For the past three months, different sections of Kashmiris like the Kashmiri Pandits, Kashmiri Muslims and a few people from abroad have protested against the film. I have made the script even more fictitious so that it doesn’t hurt anyone’s sentiments.” Anil Raina, a Kashmiri journalist who introduced Dholakia to the separatists in Kashmir, said, “Separatists like Geelani, Shahidul Islam and other top-notch individuals were against the film and had conveyed that to Dholakia. They were afraid that Dholakia’s realistic style of filmmaking would portray them negatively and that aspect would work against their efforts. I had to intervene and convince them otherwise. At my behest, Dholakia changed many characters in the film. As I played a central part in getting the film on track, I didn’t want anything to go against us. After all, I have to live here with my mother and do not wish to be slaughtered at the hands of the separatists.” Dholakia said, “It was a gruelling task to change the characters from real to fictitious. For example, Kunal Kapoor’s character was based on Shahidul Islam, but not anymore. Anupam Kher’s character was based on Geelani, but now it has only a slight essence of Geelani. People have become more sensitive after the 26/11 attack. I don’t want to take any risks. Making and releasing the film is more important.” Lamhaa stars Sanjay Dutt, Kunal Kapoor and Bipasha Basu.
Rahul Dholakia’s Lamhaa is facing a hard time as several separatist Kashmiri bodies have opposed the film’s content.
Sanjay Dutt. (TOI Photo)More PicsThe film deals with terrorism and its consequences in Jammu and Kashmir. Dholakia, who’s best known for the hard-hitting Parzania, said, “For the past three months, different sections of Kashmiris like the Kashmiri Pandits, Kashmiri Muslims and a few people from abroad have protested against the film. I have made the script even more fictitious so that it doesn’t hurt anyone’s sentiments.” Anil Raina, a Kashmiri journalist who introduced Dholakia to the separatists in Kashmir, said, “Separatists like Geelani, Shahidul Islam and other top-notch individuals were against the film and had conveyed that to Dholakia. They were afraid that Dholakia’s realistic style of filmmaking would portray them negatively and that aspect would work against their efforts. I had to intervene and convince them otherwise. At my behest, Dholakia changed many characters in the film. As I played a central part in getting the film on track, I didn’t want anything to go against us. After all, I have to live here with my mother and do not wish to be slaughtered at the hands of the separatists.” Dholakia said, “It was a gruelling task to change the characters from real to fictitious. For example, Kunal Kapoor’s character was based on Shahidul Islam, but not anymore. Anupam Kher’s character was based on Geelani, but now it has only a slight essence of Geelani. People have become more sensitive after the 26/11 attack. I don’t want to take any risks. Making and releasing the film is more important.” Lamhaa stars Sanjay Dutt, Kunal Kapoor and Bipasha Basu.
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