Sardar Udham rejected by jury as it propagate hatred of British

Indraadip Dasgupta, who was part of the jury that rejected Sardar Udham’s entry from India to Oscars remarked, “..it (the film) again projects our hatred towards the British. In this era of globalization, it is not fair to hold on to this hatred.”

Sardar Udham is a well-made production with brilliant cinematography that lives up to international standards. But it is a little lengthy and harps on the Jallianwala Bagh incident,” Dasgupta said, downplaying one of the bloodiest chapters of Indian history.

That is not where he stopped. “It is an honest effort to make a lavish film on an unsung hero of the Indian freedom struggle. But in the process, it again projects our hatred towards the British. In this era of globalization, it is not fair to hold on to this hatred,” added Dasgupta, drawing a rather illogical comparison between ‘history’ and ‘globalization.’

Justifying the selection of Tamil film Koozhangal for Academy Awards 2022, Dasgupta claimed, “Koozhangal in contrast (to Sardar Udham) is a truly Indian film with a global appeal. It has no agenda attached to it. It is the most honest film among all the contenders.”

It is baffling how a chapter from Indian history has been termed ‘not indian enough".

What about sherni then ? That had Indian values of caring and empathy

I have no words for the juri. In fact, I guess I will use some words that are not allowed in this forum. Oh wait, these guys don't even worth those words.

Uggh, truly sad state of affairs. Inka 'turn the other cheek around', 'we are peace loving ppl' wala drama kabhi khatm hi nhi hoga.

So former colonies(as long as they are from the subcontinent) are just supposed to forget what happened with them.

Gajab complex hai Inn logo ko. Bas West ko antagonize nhi kar sakte.

Wonder if these guys have the same views about 'Schindler' s list ' and' 12 years a slave'. Coz why rock the boat nhi? Waha inka muh nhi khulega.

Somebody scrap this agency/group/whatever the hell it is. Where's the boycott brigade when you need them?

By modernization logic kal ko school se history of indian independence nikal do. Ban gandhiji the biggest hater, lal bal pal, binay badal Dinesh, Azad and 99% of other unknown freedom fighters current govt promote these days.

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It ‘harps’ on the incident? Wow! No words to say indeed!!! 👎🏼

It is based on a very very important event in our history. British raj was brutal. Why should one desist from portraying the truth.

Hamilton was about the revolutionary war and made fun of King George III. Was Dunkirk anti-German?

I haven't seen any of the movies so I cannot say which was more deserving of an Oscar entry. BUT criticizing a historical film for expressing historical sentiments is absurd.

That being said, I don't think Indian cinema needs validation from Oscars.

Jalianwala Bagh mein jo masoom log mare, yeh unke muh pe thappad hai.

Pathetic slave mentality.