Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Comments on Sara Ali Khan’s Understanding of Women Empowerment Sparks Controversy

Director Tigmanshu Dhulia’s recent video discussing the challenges faced by actors in Hindi cinema has stirred up a storm on social media.

In a particular interview for the film ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan,’ actress Sara Ali Khan, who plays a role reflecting the struggles of freedom fighters and women empowerment, was posed a question that seemed to puzzle her.

Known for her affinity towards showcasing Indian culture and heritage, Sara Ali Khan often shares pictures of famous temples on her social media platforms.

Her latest film ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video, where she portrays the character of Usha Mehta, a revolutionary Congress leader who championed the cause of women empowerment during the fight for independence.

Despite embodying such powerful characters on screen, Sara Ali Khan’s understanding of what women empowerment truly entails seemed to falter during the interview. When asked about it, she appeared unsure of the concept until it was explained that it translates to ‘woman empowerment’ in English.

This incident sheds light on the linguistic preparedness of actors working in Hindi cinema and their grasp on the language, indicating potential areas of improvement.

Sara Ali Khan’s recent films, including ‘Murder Mubarak‘ on Netflix and ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ on Amazon Prime Video, have skipped traditional theatrical releases and gone directly to OTT platforms.

In these films, Sara has showcased her emotional depth and acting prowess, with opportunities to shine in various nuanced roles alongside actors such as Koishik.

However, her performances often lack the emotional intensity required, as evident even in scenes with her father, where both struggle to convey the emotional turmoil effectively.