Bollywood's Take On The Unconventionally Patriotic
However, some movies about patriotism have been a little less straight-forward than Rustom seems to be.
Published: Friday,Aug 19, 2016 11:50 AM GMT-06:00
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Independence Day has just passed and with it the release of the much-anticipated film, Rustom. Like many other films released on the topic of the Indian military, it harkens back to the central theme of patriotism. Akshay Kumar plays the titular character, a Navy officer who has been accused of murdering his wife's lover. Whether or not he is guilty is the question the movie shall answer, but as the trailers show, there is no question about his loyalty to his country. However, some movies about patriotism have been a little less straight-forward than Rustom seems to be.
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There have been many movies in the past few decades that have showcased unconventional patriotism or even anti-patriotism towards India. These films often depict how loyalty towards India is the correct mindset, but do not always villainise the anti-patriots and allow us to empathise with them too.
Which are your favourite unconventionally patriotic movies? Which characters do you think are anti-patriots and do you enjoy their stories? Let us know in the comments below.
Writer: Aradhna K.
Editors: Aishwarya S. and Jenifer A.
Graphics: Titli P.
Editors: Aishwarya S. and Jenifer A.
Graphics: Titli P.
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