Religious radicals believe that Chhaava is a propaganda film that pits Muslims against Hindus, sparking a contentious online debate in the wake of the film's enormous success.  Some contend that Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's legacy has been oversimplified into a religious dispute, while others contend that doing so diminishes the king's actual brilliance.
 
Although Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj's refusal to convert was an act of unshakable bravery, many believe that to reduce his whole reputation to that is an insult to his brilliance.  His leadership, bravery, and vision were not limited to religious struggle; they transcended religion.  Propaganda isn't always evident, though.  It is possible to interpret every slow-motion battle scenario in which the king is depicted vanquishing and overwhelming Mughal forces as propaganda.  

Narrative molding also occurs when the conflict is presented as a triumphant victory from the Marathas' point of view.  There was much more to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj than merely fighting the Mughals. He represented his people, freedom, and Swarajya.  He was a parent, a husband, and a son.  But Chhaava mostly concentrates on his skill as a warrior, ignoring the subtleties of his relationships with his mother, his children, and the populace of his country.  The movie shouldn't be reduced to propaganda pitting Muslims against Hindus, but the filmmakers also failed to do a great job of elevating the movie above that level.
 

 

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G GOWTHAM

04/03/2025 12:04 PM