Amid the controversy surrounding Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), filmmaker Vinay Sharma is preparing to launch his new venture titled JNU: Jahangir National University. Slated for a theatrical release on April 5, the film has already sparked a polarizing discussion and backlash on social media. platforms after the launch of their poster, and many called it an addition to the over-the-top line of Indian propaganda that the Bollywood playground has.
With an ensemble consisting of Siddharth Bodke, Urvashi Rautela, Piyush Mishra, Ravi Kishan, Vijay Raaz, Rashmi Desai, Atul Pandey and Sonnalli Seygall, JNU: Jahangir National University aims to delve deeper into the questionable Indian academic field. Rautela, one of the film’s lead actors, shared on Instagram the poster, which depicts a saffron map of India with a thought-provoking question: “Can a training university ruin the nation?
The title accompanying the poster alluded to the film’s underlying theme, alluding to a conspiracy brewing within the school’s walls that threatened the unity of the nation. The reference to JNU, known for its history of controversies, added an extra layer of intrigue to the film’s premise. However, the announcement of the film was not without its critics. On the social media platform X, celebrities, adding business analyst Taran Adarsh, percent the poster of the film, provoking reactions from users.
Reactions
“This film will also be tax-free. And no facts,” said an unbiased X user. Another had a much more scathing response. ” Hitler and the Nazis were doing the same thing. They had a media propaganda full of total hatred that “spanned approximately 90 videos and radio programs over a decade. It’s fantastic to see their enthusiasts following the same trend a century later,” they commented. One lamented: “Hindi cinema is hopeless. It’s just sad. “
“Another propaganda film, some other failure. . . Ignore it,” said one user on the old Twitter, perhaps alluding to the absolute circus that was the release and reception of Fighter. “I find it funny that these kinds of videos only take place before the election,” said another user of the microblogging site. Still another said, “JNU has been an obsession. Just because it allows freedom of thought, it has given space to the underprivileged across India. It has been a melting pot of concepts and cultures. This is the only explanation as to why this first establishment is being attacked and reduced every day. “
Context
The controversy surrounding the film takes on greater importance in light of the events at JNU. Journalist Rana Ayyub, in her article for TIME, provided a chilling account of a violent mob that stormed the campus and attacked students, adding that Aishe Ghosh, president of the Student Union. Describing scenes of chaos and fear, Ayyub pointed to the involvement of teams affiliated with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), prompting widespread condemnation and calls for justice. The incident was the scene of clashes between student teams and right-wing groups. wing’s activists, further exacerbating tensions and raising questions about the safety and security of educational institutions in India.
“A mob of men wearing masks stormed the campus and attacked academics at one of India’s most iconic universities, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), named after India’s first independent prime minister,” Ayyub wrote. “Students returning from campus to the city were visibly shaken, warning us about the ‘ABVP jerks’ surrounding the university and attacking academics and other sleuths present. The ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) is a student organization affiliated with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, recently led by the Indian Prime Minister. Narendra Modi,” the narration reads.
As JNU: Jahangir National University prepares for its exit, it finds itself at the intersection of art and politics, ready to spark conversations about laid-back discourses, ideological clashes, and force dynamics within academia.
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