The makers of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer Fighter, got a positive response from the audience. However, the film got in trouble due to the kissing scene between the lead actors
The recently released Hrithik Roshan-starrer action film ‘Fighter’ has landed in legal trouble. The makers of the film have been served a legal notice over a kissing scene between the film’s lead pair of Hrithik and Deepika Padukone both of whom essays Indian Air Force officers in the film.
Why Fighter gets legal notice
According to reports, an Air Force officer named Saumya Deep Das from Assam has issued a notice against the makers of a film. Saumya says a scene in the movie shows the main characters kissing while wearing Indian Air Force uniforms. Das claims this scene insults the Indian Air Force because the uniform represents dedication to duty, national security, and selfless service. She believes the film disrespects the uniform’s dignity by using it for a romantic scene.
About Fighter
The film “Fighter” was released on 25th January. The day before Republic Day in India. It shows a story inspired by the events following the Pulwama attack on CRPF soldiers and India’s response to an airstrike on a terrorist camp. As the story progresses, the two actors fall in love. The movie’s script is written by Ramon Chibb, who is the son of an Air Force Officer and served in the Indian Army from 1990 to 1995.
The film got a fantastic response from the audience and is doing well at the box office. Directed by Siddharth Anand, “Fighter” also features Anil Kapoor, Karan Singh Grover, and Akshay Oberoi alongside Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. Hrithik plays Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, also known as Patty, Deepika portrays Squadron Leader Minal Rathore, aka Minni, and Anil Kapoor appears as Group Captain Rakesh Jai Singh, also known as Rocky, all fighting for the country. This film marks the first on-screen collaboration between Hrithik and Deepika. “Fighter” has earned over ₹150 crores in India and surpassed the ₹300 crore mark globally.
