Director criticised for announcing 'Op Sindoor' film amid conflict, says 'not for fame'
Director Uttam Maheshwari was criticised for announcing a film on India's ongoing 'Operation Sindoor' in response to J&K attack. He apologised, saying, "This project was born out of deep respect and love for...nation...not for fame...The timing...may've caused...pain to some." The film's poster showed a female soldier holding a rifle in one hand and putting vermillion to her forehead with another.