The Indian Air Force (IAF) has written a letter to the Central Board of Film Certification, against the movie Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, which released on Wednesday on Netflix. It has alleged that the movie has an “undue negative portrayal” of the IAF. It has also sent a copy of this letter to Dharma Productions, which has produced this movie.
The letter alleges that Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions had agreed to represent the IAF in a way that its authenticity was intact, and had said that it would ensure that the film will inspire the next generation of IAF officers. However, upon the release of the movie trailer, it was found that there were certain scenes and dialogues in the movie trailer which had portrayed the Air Force in a negative light.
It further read: “Before the release of the film, the IAF had requested Dharma Productions to modify or delete the objectionable scenes. However, it did not take any action.”Notably, the IAF is one of the first of the defence organisations that provided permanent commission to women officers.
Agree with IAF. I have respect for real Gunjan Saxena. But this film makers appear totally ignorant of military psychology & generally encouraging conduct in units. With few exceptions, lead character shows lack of confidence which is seen in lady officers of armed forces https://t.co/iPimeXMe8v
— Ved Malik (@Vedmalik1) August 12, 2020
The movie is based on Gunjan Saxena, the first Indian Air force woman pilot who was in combat during the 1999 Kargil conflict. She played an important role in rescuing injured soldiers during the War and was awarded the gallantry Shaurya Vir Award for her courage during the war.