Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has strongly criticized Bollywood, questioning the industry’s sense of timing after reports surfaced about the title ‘Operation Sindoor’ being submitted for registration. These developments come during heightened military tension between India and Pakistan.
Reddit Post Sparks Controversy
On May 8, a Reddit post went viral claiming that several film production companies are attempting to register the title ‘Operation Sindoor’ with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. However, no official statement or confirmation has been made by any filmmaker, actor, or production house about this move.
Chaturvedi Calls Out the Industry
Responding to the news, Priyanka Chaturvedi shared a snippet from a report on X (formerly Twitter), which included the names of those allegedly trying to register the title. Expressing her disapproval, she simply wrote: “Shameless vultures.”
This comes shortly after the Indian armed forces launched airstrikes on nine terror camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). These strikes were in retaliation for a recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Following these events, many believe Bollywood is already eyeing the opportunity to turn the incident into a film.
The Reddit post also shared a screenshot from the Controller General of Patents, Designs, and Trademarks website, showing multiple pending applications for the same title. It reflects a trend in Indian cinema—where real-life military conflicts often become the basis for patriotic films.
A Familiar Pattern in Bollywood
This is not the first time real geopolitical events have inspired films. Movies like Border (1997), which depicted the 1971 Battle of Longewala, and Raazi (2018), which portrayed a female Indian spy operating in Pakistan, also drew on India-Pakistan tensions.
While some filmmakers believe such movies help reflect the nation’s mood and honor its military, others are seen as exploiting tragedy for profit.
Latest Updates on ‘Operation Sindoor’
Following India’s strike on terror hideouts, Pakistan retaliated on May 9 with drone, missile, and artillery attacks targeting several locations in Jammu, including a crucial airstrip.
According to Indian security agencies, all incoming missiles were successfully intercepted and destroyed by the S-400 air defense system.
In a rapid response, India launched a series of drone-led precision attacks over major Pakistani cities—Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. A major development occurred when Indian forces shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet over Rajasthan, sending a strong message against Pakistan’s unprovoked aggression across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
