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Why Anupam Kher called Hansal Mehta hypocrite? Entire verbal spat over The Accidental Prime Minister explained


Published on 2024-12-29 03:24:15 - MSN
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  • Actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta's verbal spat over the 2019 film The Accidental Prime Minister is currently dominating the headlines. The virtual spat started after Kher publicly called out the filmmaker for supporting the post calling the movie based on the life of former PM Manmohan Singh,

The article from MSN discusses a public feud between Bollywood actors Anupam Kher and Hansal Mehta over the film "The Accidental Prime Minister." Anupam Kher, who played former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the movie, called Hansal Mehta a "hypocrite" after Mehta criticized the film for its portrayal of Singh. Mehta had accused the film of being propaganda and questioned its timing, especially since it was released close to the 2019 Indian general elections. Kher responded by defending the film's intent to portray historical events accurately and criticized Mehta for not watching the movie before commenting. The spat escalated on social media, with both actors exchanging barbs about each other's credibility and artistic integrity. The controversy highlights the ongoing debate in India about the intersection of cinema, politics, and historical accuracy.

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