Reet Padda Calls Dhurandhar 2 Propaganda, Critiques Priyanka Silence

Mumbai, India – Reet Padda, sister of emerging Bollywood actress Aneet Padda, has ignited a fierce online debate after labeling the film Dhurandhar 2 as a propaganda piece and critiquing actress Priyanka Chopra's public silence on international conflicts during the 2026 Oscars ceremony.

The controversy erupted earlier this week when Reet, in a detailed social media response to critics, described Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, as promoting a "government-friendly narrative" that uses political speeches to justify events like demonetization. She extended her comments to other films, including The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story, arguing they present a one-sided view of sensitive historical and social issues. "For Dhurandhar, it literally serves as a government-friendly narrative," Reet wrote in her post, addressing a commenter who challenged her views. She emphasized that while she acknowledges underlying problems depicted in these films, they push specific agendas without room for deviation.

Reet's remarks also touched on global figures, indirectly targeting Priyanka Chopra for not voicing opposition to what she called an "illegal war" during a high-profile moment at the...