Actors Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone are currently busy enjoying the success of their first collaboration Fighter. Ever since its release last month, the movie was widely loved by the netizens who lauded their on-screen chemistry. Having played the roles of Indian Air Force pilots, the movie has now received a legal notice from an IAF officer for the lip-lock they share during the climax of the movie.
As reported by the IndiaTV News, Wing Commander Saumya Deep Das, an IAF Officer, sent the Fighter team a legal notice for defaming and insulting IAF officers by showing two officers kissing while wearing the uniform. In the notice, he stated that the uniform is a powerful symbol of unwavering commitment to duty, national security, and selfless service. The notice adds that the movie misinterprets the uniform’s dignity and also devalues the sacrifices that are made by the officers. ALSO READ: Fighter Box Office Report: Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone's Aerial Actioner Crosses Rs 300 Crore Worldwide
Quoted by the media publication, the notice adds, “Moreover, it normalizes inappropriate behaviour in uniform, setting a dangerous precedent that undermines the moral and ethical standards expected from those entrusted with safeguarding our borders.” ALSO READ: Fighter Box Office Report: Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone's Aerial Actioner Crosses Rs 250 Crore Worldwide
Further talking about the kiss scene at the end of the movie, which takes place between Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty and Squadron Leader Minal Rathore aka Minni, the notice reads, “Kissing in uniform, on a runway which comes under the purview of a technical area, while portrayed as romantic, is considered grossly inappropriate and unbecoming of an IAF officer, as it contradicts the high standards of discipline and decorum expected from them.”
Talking about the film, Fighter follows the journey of Patty, essayed by Hrithik Roshan, who fulfills his lifelong dream of becoming a member of the Indian Air Force. Touted as India’s biggest aerial action drama, the Siddharth Anand directorial also stars Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and others in pivotal roles. The movie released on the big screens on January 25, 2024.
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