IAF officer sends legal notice to makers of Fighter over Hrithik-Deepika kissing scene in uniform
Hrithik Roshan in a poster of Fighter
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's latest movie Fighter is facing legal trouble for a kissing scene in the film. The makers of the film have been sent a legal notice by an Air Force officer from Assam, Saumya Deep Das.
Das has objected to a particular scene featuring Hrithik and Deepika kissing while wearing the Indian Air Force uniform.
Fighter box office: Hrithik, Deepika's film makes a comeback at the box office, earns Rs 3 billion globally
About Fighter
The film, directed by Siddharth Anand, revolves around two ace fighter pilots, Patty (Roshan) and Mini (Padukone), who are posted in Jammu and Kashmir. Through the course of the film, the two are shown to fall in love. One of the scenes shows the lead players locking lips in the Air Force uniform.
The 2019 Pulwama attack, the 2019 Balakot airstrike, and the 2019 India-Pakistan border clashes form a backdrop of the story of Fighter which also features Anil Kapoor in key role.
Siddharth Anand has also co-written the story along with Ramon Chibb. Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures are producers of the film.
Fighter, released 12 days ago, is inching towards a worldwide collection of Rs 350 crore (Rs 3.5 billion).
WION's review ofFighter
In her review of the film, WION's Shomini Sen said, "Fighterisn't extraordinary in any way but still enjoyable. You know how the story will pan out from the beginning, but you still indulge the makers."Read the full review here
