Haq director Suparn S Varma backs Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, urges audiences to embrace creative freedom and stop criticizing Hindi cinema for violence
Filmmaker Suparn S Varma, whose courtroom drama Haq earned critical acclaim, recently spoke out in support of fellow director Aditya Dhar amid discussions surrounding his upcoming film, Dhurandhar. Taking to social media, Suparn questioned viewers who criticized the film, highlighting a perceived bias in how audiences react to violence and action in Indian cinema compared to international films. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Suparn emphasized the importance of giving filmmakers space to explore diverse genres and respecting their unique cinematic vision. “I believe everything in cinema has its own beauty, including violence. Take Brian De Palma’s Scarface—a classic.…