In this episode, we break down the controversy around Dhruv Rathee and his film Dhurandhar.

From political narratives, government criticism, and comparisons with real terror attacks, to cinema, propaganda, and freedom of expression, we discuss what’s being said, what’s being shown, and what’s being questioned.

The conversation moves beyond just one film or one creator. We talk about ideology, left vs right narratives in cinema, fear among actors, media influence, and how opinions slowly become facts in the public mind.

As the episode unfolds, it also turns inward. We talk about life, death, last wishes, regrets, food, football, documentaries, and what it really means to live honestly in polarized times.

This episode is long, layered, and uncomfortable by design.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Dhurandhar: background & context

03:00 – What Dhruv Rathee said in his video: review & breakdown

04:00 – Statements on the Indian government

05:52 – Hitler comparison & controversial remarks about Narendra Modi

07:32 – Pulwama vs 26/11 comparison

08:40 – Why this movie was made

09:40 – “Bhade ke tattoo actors” & calling viewers sadist

12:45 – Nitish Rajput vs Dhruv Rathee: belief systems

14:22 – Is Dhurandhar propaganda?

16:22 – Who is actually in danger: Hindus or Muslims?

21:55 – Red card scene critique

25:29 – Hidden messages in the film

27:15 – Left-wing vs right-wing cinema

30:47 – Sucharita Tyagi’s review & Parliament attack scene

32:55 – Fourth wall break by Aditya Dhar

35:24 – Why actors & celebrities avoid politics

37:18 – Munna Bhaiya (Mirzapur reference)

38:58 – Are Dhruv Rathee’s videos misleading?

42:20 – Newspaper cuttings, narratives & Fake AI

43:02 – Aravalli Hills & Supreme Court verdict

45:06 – Lionel Messi’s town in India & Sunil Chhetri

47:42 – If today was your last day: last meal

51:15 – What would we do if we were about to die?

53:20 – Last wishes & lifelong regrets

58:17 – How we want to live our final moments

01:00:05 – Madhumita Dixit’s new series review

01:03:00 – Kartik Aaryan & acting discussion

01:06:20 – Dhanda Nyaywala controversy

01:13:50 – Documentary idea on real India & A. P. J. Abdul Kalam