Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Arnab Goswami Criticizes Bollywood Film Dhurandhar
Arnab Goswami, a famous news anchor, said on TV that he doesn't want to watch Akshaye Khanna dancing in the movie 'Dhurandhar'.
Instead, he wants Bollywood to make movies about real-life crimes, like the Unnao rape case.
His comments became very popular online and many people criticized him.
Some people think he might be upset because the movie used old footage from his news reports about the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Others think he's just trying to get more viewers for his TV channel.
People have different opinions about why he said these things.
Arnab Goswami criticized the Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar' during a live television debate.
He called for more films based on real-life incidents like the Unnao rape case.
Goswami's comments went viral and drew sharp criticism from netizens.
Some speculate that Goswami's remarks were triggered by the film's use of his archival footage from the 26/11 Mumbai attacks coverage.
Netizens have various theories about Goswami's motives, including personal disappointment and opportunism.
- Who
- Arnab Goswami, a senior journalist and news anchor
- What
- Criticized the Bollywood film 'Dhurandhar' and called for more films based on real-life incidents
- When
- During a live television debate
- Where
- On a live television debate show
- Why
- Goswami believes filmmakers should focus on serious issues and real-life crime stories
- Journalist
- Arnab Goswami
- Film
- Dhurandhar
- Actor
- Akshaye Khanna
- Case Mentioned
- Unnao rape case
- Director
- Aditya Dhar
- Controversy Trigger
- Use of archival footage from 26/11 coverage