The writer said his book was written two decades ago but it is still popular across the world and his other novels विचोधा, Gobind and The Chabimaster are being adapted. He accused Meghna of giving a similar treatment to Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s biopic.
“The way Meghna Gulzar twisted the story through a leftist lens still pains me deeply…. Film on legendary Field Marshal Sam manekshaw was no different. All the ugly #Congress acts of ill treating the Field Marshal were missing. What Kind of mindset diminishes patriots by bending truth to suit an agenda?” he wrote.
It is not for the time first time that Harinder has voiced his disappointment with the 2018 film, a critical and commercial hit starring Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rajit Kapoor and Soni Razdan.
Meghna, also known for directing movies such as Shed (2015) and Sam Bahadur (2023), was praised for her sensitive direction and not demonising her Pakistani characters.
When a user on X questioned Harinder for trusting Meghna despite warnings, he replied, “Errors don’t always come from stupidity. They often come from underestimating how shrewd or deceitful someone can be.” Harinder also responded to another user who questioned him for expressing his disappointment following the mega success of Dhurandharalso a spy drama set in Karachi’s Lyari town.
“Sir, I have been saying this for past many years, (sic) aware that the message doesn’t reach the masses in one go. Creating awareness so that the people don’t get defrauded,” he added.
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