Mumbai: Amid backlash for being insensitive and announcing his film ‘Operation Sindoor’ during the India-Pakistan conflict, filmmaker Uttam Maheshwari took to his social media handle to issue an apology.
On Friday, the filmmaker shared a long note, apologising for announcing the film.
The producer also removed the first poster of the film, which featured a female soldier in the backdrop of a war hit zone.
“My sincere apologies for recently announcing a film based on Operation Sindoor, inspired by the recent heroic efforts of our Indian Armed Forces. The intent was never to hurt or provoke anyone’s sentiments,” he wrote.
He continued, “As a filmmaker, I was moved by the courage, sacrifice, and strength of our soldiers and leadership, and simply wished to bring this powerful story to light. This project was born out of deep respect and love for our nation and not for fame and monetisation.”
“However, I understand the timing and sensitivity may have caused discomfort or pain to some. For that, I deeply regret. This is not just a film, it’s a an emotion of the entire nation and a social image of the country globally. Thanks to our army and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji who make us proud by working day and night for the country with the motto of Always Nation First.”
“Our love and prayers will always be with the families of the martyrs as well as the Bravo warriors who are fighting on the border day and night to give us a new morning. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat (sic),” the filmmaker concluded.
Soon after the first poster of the film was released, netizens slammed the filmmaker for taking advantage of people’s misery during this tough time.
