I do believe Indian Muslims are patriotic: Kangana Ranaut on SRK's Pathaan 

The actor said that the film's success is emblematic of 'India’s love and inclusiveness'. 
I do believe Indian Muslims are patriotic: Kangana Ranaut on SRK's Pathaan 
I do believe Indian Muslims are patriotic: Kangana Ranaut on SRK's Pathaan 

Kangana Ranaut on Friday added a wrinkle to the euphoria and excitement surrounding Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan. The film, which marks the superstar's comeback after a gap of five years, has opened to historic numbers at the box office.
 

After filmmaker and producer Karan Johar applauded Pathaan's commercial success by saying, “love forever trumps hate”, Kangana in a series of Tweets wondered 'who's love' and 'who's hate' is being talked about here.

Pathaan had faced protests from right-wing groups over the controversial song 'Besharam Rang' before its release. However, despite the calls for a boycott, the film has grossed ₹125 crores in just two days worldwide. 

"All those who are claiming Pathaan is a triumph of love over hate, I agree but whose love over whose hate? Let’s be precise, who is buying tickets and making it a success? Yes, it is India’s love and inclusiveness where eighty per cent of Hindus lives and yet a film called Pathaan (cont)," Kangana wrote, adding, “Which shows our enemy nation Pakistan and ISIS (ISI*) in good light is running successfully, it is this spirit of India beyond hate and judgements that makes it Mahan It is the love of India that has triumphed hate and petty politics of enemies. I do believe Indian Muslims are patriotic and very different from Afghan Pathans. The crux is India will never be Afghanistan, we all know what is happening in Afghanistan, it’s beyond hell there, so an apt name for the movie Pathan according to its storyline is the Indian Pathaan.”

Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand and written by Shridhar Raghavan and Abbas Tyrewala, has been praised for its jingoism-free worldview and unlaboured patriotism. Fans and critics have noted how the film does not villainize Pakistan but highlights certain rogue elements within it as enemies. 
 

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