Bollywood Film ‘Bawaal‘ staring Varun dhawan Faces Backlash and Calls for Removal Due to Insensitive Holocaust Metaphors and Auschwitz Scenes

‎Controversial Bollywood Film ‘Bawaal’ Faces Backlash for Insensitive Holocaust Portrayal

^{Credit: Google | Screen-grab from the movie “Bawaal” Trailer & Director Nitish Tiwari on the Right}

The Bollywood film “Bawaal,” directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has ignited a heated controversy for its portrayal of the Holocaust as a metaphor for relationship issues. The movie faced strong criticism from film critics, Jewish organizations, and audiences alike. Rabbi Abraham Cooper of the Simon Wiesenthal Center urged Amazon Prime to remove the film for trivializing the suffering of millions during the Nazi Holocaust. Despite being commercially successful, the film’s use of Auschwitz scenes and references to Hitler have been widely condemned, sparking discussions on cultural sensitivity in filmmaking.

The Israeli embassy is disturbed by the trivialization of the significance of the Holocaust in the recent movie 'Bawaal'.

There was a poor choice in the utilization of some terminology in the movie, and though we assume no malice was intended, we urge everyone who may not be…
— Israel in India (@IsraelinIndia) July 28, 2023