Vicky Kaushal's 'Chhaava' Gets Blamed For Nagpur Violence, Fans Call It 'Unfair And Misdirected'

Vicky Kaushal is a phenomenal actor, and he has proved this with his unbroken streak of remarkable performances. The actor is well known for his versatility and has recently been basking on the success of his periodic drama, Chhaava. However, the recent violence in Nagpur has changed the air of praise, and a section of netizens have been blaming the actor for the riots.

Vicky Kaushal gets blamed for the riots in Nagpur

The riots in Nagpur followed protests against Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb's tomb, and a curfew was imposed in the city. While Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis assured the situation was being handled, he also mentioned how the recent Bollywood blockbuster film, Chhaava had reignited people's emotions against the Mughal emperor. Soon after his statement, X went ablaze with the actor, Vicky Kaushal and the film's team being blamed for igniting the hateful war.

A section of netizens declared the Chhaava team responsible for the riots, and the director, Laxman Utekar, and actor, Vicky Kaushal, were heavily called out on social media. Many held them responsible for fueling the hatred against Aurangzeb and, thus, the minorities. However, the fans came forward to show their support for the actor.

Netizens defend Vicky Kaushal against the backlash for the Nagpur riot

Soon after the actor was put to blame, fans shared their support and defended Vicky Kaushal, against the backlash. A user penned, "The outrage over #Chaava is misplaced! Vicky Kaushal’s stunning portrayal of my Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj honours art! As liberals, we mustn’t scapegoat actors for doing their job brilliantly. Let’s celebrate cinema, not censor it or blame it." Another penned, "Those blaming Vicky Kaushal for Nagpur violence are clearly operating on zero brain cells." A user in a long note stated:

"It’s truly sad to see what happened in Nagpur. Violence and unrest should never be the answer, no matter the trigger. But holding Vicky Kaushal responsible for the Nagpur violence is completely unfair and misdirected. He is an actor who portrayed a historical figure in Chhaava—a film that went through multiple approvals before release. If certain narratives in the movie have triggered strong reactions, the discussion should be around historical interpretation, public discourse, and governance, not on targeting an individual performer."

X users even stated that cinema is cinema and should be treated the same. They added that the critics of Vicky Kaushal and Chhaava were placing too much responsibility on the film, which was essentially a work of art. A user penned, "The Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava has nothing to do with the ongoing Nagpur violence or the hate against Aurangzeb. Cinema is cinema; treat it as such." Another person wrote, "Vicky Kaushal and the makers of #Chhaava are being blamed for the Nagpur riots. The planners and rioters are the only ones who should be blamed." A user in a long note stated:

"The way Vicky Kaushal is blamed, hated and targeted for playing a historical character, and a certain section insinuating the role led to Nagpur violence - that’s what is exactly wrong with people & mindset. Exactly that! No wonder Bollywood just focuses on poos and Poojas!"

About Chhaava

Chhaava broke all records and made a special place in the hearts of the auidence. The film is the biopic of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, who went toe-to-toe against the Mughal rule in the 17th century. Vicky Kaushal is seen playing the role of Maratha ruler, 'Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj'. The film is an adaptation of the Marathi novel, Chhava by Shivaji Sawant.

What are your thoughts on Vicky Kaushal and Chhaava being blamed for the Nagpur riots?

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