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==Factual accuracy and political messaging==


The film is focused on [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India]] which granted special autonomous status to the region of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. However, the critics have described the movie as "factually incorrect" and a “distortion” of facts.<ref name="Andrabi 2024">{{cite web | last=Andrabi | first=Kaisar | title=Modi-backed Article 370 film rankles as political jousting moves to cinema | website=South China Morning Post | date=2024-02-28 | url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3253529/indias-kashmir-residents-outraged-modi-backed-article-370-propaganda-film-over-historical-distortion}}</ref><ref name="Ellis-Petersen 2024 f843">{{cite web | last=Ellis-Petersen | first=Hannah | title=‘Brazen propaganda’: pro-Modi films flood Bollywood before India election | website=the Guardian | date=2024-03-22 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/22/brazen-propaganda-pro-modi-films-flood-bollywood-before-india-election | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref>
The film is focused on the [[Article 370 of the Constitution of India|Article 370]] which granted special autonomous status to the region of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. However, the critics have described the movie as "factually incorrect" and a “distortion” of facts.<ref name="Andrabi 2024">{{cite web | last=Andrabi | first=Kaisar | title=Modi-backed Article 370 film rankles as political jousting moves to cinema | website=South China Morning Post | date=2024-02-28 | url=https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3253529/indias-kashmir-residents-outraged-modi-backed-article-370-propaganda-film-over-historical-distortion}}</ref><ref name="Ellis-Petersen 2024 f843">{{cite web | last=Ellis-Petersen | first=Hannah | title=‘Brazen propaganda’: pro-Modi films flood Bollywood before India election | website=the Guardian | date=2024-03-22 | url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/22/brazen-propaganda-pro-modi-films-flood-bollywood-before-india-election | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref>


Indian PM [[Narendra Modi]] had endorsed the movie and claimed it to be a source of "correct information", however, producer [[Aditya Dhar]] clarified that the movie is not a factual account but a work of fiction inspired by the actual events.<ref name="SabrangIndia 2024 t975"/> The movie is seen as a "thinly veiled propaganda film" that favors India's ruling [[Bharatiya Janta Party]] in order to bring political mileage for it during the upcoming [[2024 Indian general elections]].<ref name="Saaliq 2024 b895">{{cite web | last=Saaliq | first=Sheikh | title=As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism | website=AP News | date=2024-03-22 | url=https://apnews.com/article/india-general-elections-2024-bollywood-modi-nationalism-2aea78fec4324d805d74ddc2bff9f633 | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref><ref name="Purohit 2024 i282">{{cite web | last=Purohit | first=Kunal | title=Bollywood ‘takeover’: Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election | website=Al Jazeera | date=2024-03-09 | url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/9/bollywood-take-over-pro-modi-films-swamp-indian-voters-ahead-of-election | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref>
Indian PM [[Narendra Modi]] had endorsed the movie and claimed it to be a source of "correct information", however, producer [[Aditya Dhar]] clarified that the movie is not a factual account but but a work of fiction inspired by the actual events.<ref name="SabrangIndia 2024 t975"/> The movie is seen as a "thinly veiled propaganda film" that favors India's ruling [[Bharatiya Janta Party]] in order to bring political mileage for it during the upcoming [[2024 Indian general elections]].<ref name="Saaliq 2024 b895">{{cite web | last=Saaliq | first=Sheikh | title=As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism | website=AP News | date=2024-03-22 | url=https://apnews.com/article/india-general-elections-2024-bollywood-modi-nationalism-2aea78fec4324d805d74ddc2bff9f633 | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref><ref name="Purohit 2024 i282">{{cite web | last=Purohit | first=Kunal | title=Bollywood ‘takeover’: Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election | website=Al Jazeera | date=2024-03-09 | url=https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/3/9/bollywood-take-over-pro-modi-films-swamp-indian-voters-ahead-of-election | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref>


The film has been noted for having numerous factual inaccuracies, and one-sided narrative.<ref name="SabrangIndia 2024 t975">{{cite web | title=Article 370: Calculated timing, one-sided narrative, unfounded justification of human rights violations | website=SabrangIndia | date=2024-03-05 | url=https://sabrangindia.in/article-370-calculated-timing-one-sided-narrative-unfounded-justification-of-human-rights-violations/ | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref> It depicts the first Indian PM [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] to have delayed the accession of the [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir princely state]] until [[Sheikh Abdullah]] was allowed power.<ref name="Setlur 2024" /> Some reviewers maintained that the Kashmir ruler [[Hari Singh]] had aligned himself with the Indian government only after his kingdom was attacked by the Pakistanis.<ref name="Setlur 2024">{{cite web | last=Setlur | first=Mukund | title="Article 370" Movie Review: A Look at Kashmir and Its Controversial Past, Article 370 Twitter, X reviews and ratings, Yami Gautam starring Article 370 Film News | website=Deccan Herald | date=2024-02-24 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/article-370-movie-review-another-thinly-veiled-propaganda-film-2908141}}</ref>{{Better source needed|reason=Not [[WP:HISTRS]]|date=March 2024}} At the same time, the film is silent on the BJP's coalition government with the [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party]].<ref name="Kumar 2024 m422">{{cite web | last=Kumar | first=Anuj | title=‘Article 370’ movie review: Yami Gautam steers this explainer on the government’s Kashmir policy | website=The Hindu | date=2024-02-23 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/article-370-movie-review-yami-gautam-steers-this-explainer-on-the-governments-kashmir-policy/article67877818.ece | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref> The film normalises custodial beating and torture by presenting it as a necessary act against those who are "deserving it".<ref name="SabrangIndia 2024 t975"/> It further shows contempt to the institutions of democracy including the opposition and the journalists.<ref name="Setlur 2024"/>
The film has been noted for having numerous factual inaccuracies, and one-sided narrative.<ref name="SabrangIndia 2024 t975">{{cite web | title=Article 370: Calculated timing, one-sided narrative, unfounded justification of human rights violations | website=SabrangIndia | date=2024-03-05 | url=https://sabrangindia.in/article-370-calculated-timing-one-sided-narrative-unfounded-justification-of-human-rights-violations/ | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref> It incorrectly depicts the first Indian PM [[Jawaharlal Nehru]] to have delayed the accession of the [[Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)|Jammu and Kashmir princely state]] until [[Sheikh Abdullah]] was allowed power. This is contrary to the fact that Kashmir ruler [[Hari Singh]] had aligned himself with the Indian government only after his kingdom was attacked by the Pakistanis.<ref name="Setlur 2024">{{cite web | last=Setlur | first=Mukund | title="Article 370" Movie Review: A Look at Kashmir and Its Controversial Past, Article 370 Twitter, X reviews and ratings, Yami Gautam starring Article 370 Film News | website=Deccan Herald | date=2024-02-24 | url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/article-370-movie-review-another-thinly-veiled-propaganda-film-2908141}}</ref> At the same time, the film is silent on the BJP's coalition government with the [[Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party]].<ref name="Kumar 2024 m422">{{cite web | last=Kumar | first=Anuj | title=‘Article 370’ movie review: Yami Gautam steers this explainer on the government’s Kashmir policy | website=The Hindu | date=2024-02-23 | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/article-370-movie-review-yami-gautam-steers-this-explainer-on-the-governments-kashmir-policy/article67877818.ece | access-date=2024-03-27}}</ref> The film normalises custodial beating and torture by presenting it as a necessary act against those who are "deserving it".<ref name="SabrangIndia 2024 t975"/> It further shows contempt to the institutions of democracy including the opposition and the journalists.<ref name="Setlur 2024"/>


==Release==
==Release==

Revision as of 16:07, 27 March 2024

Article 370
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAditya Suhas Jambhale
Screenplay by
  • Aditya Dhar
  • Aditya Suhas Jambhale
  • Arjun Dhawan
  • Monal Thaakar
Story by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySiddharth Deena Vasani
Edited byShivkumar V. Panicker
Music byShashwat Sachdev
Production
companies
Distributed byPVR Inox Pictures
Release date
  • 23 February 2024 (2024-02-23)
Running time
158 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹20 crore[2]
Box office₹105.76 crore[3]

Article 370 is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language political action thriller film directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale,[4][5] who co-wrote the film with Aditya Dhar, Arjun Dhawan, and Monal Thaakar.[6] Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar, the film stars Yami Gautam, Priyamani, Skand Thakur, Ashwini Kaul, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, and Kiran Karmarkar in pivotal roles.[7] The film was released worldwide on 23 February 2024.[8][9]

The critics praised the performance of Gautam[10][11][12] but criticised it for depicting narratives favouring the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and for ignoring the views of the Kashmiris.[13][14][15]

Premise

The film is set against the backdrop of the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir,[16] (popularly referred the "abrogation of "Article 370") that was carried out in 2019 at the beginning of Narendra Modi government's second term in office.[11]

Cast

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by Shashwat Sachdev while lyrics are written by Osho Jain, Sudhanshu Saria, Kumaar and Shashwat Sachdev.[17]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Ishq Tera"Osho JainSanjith Hegde, Shashwat Sachdev3:45
2."Main Hoon"Sudhanshu SariaSanjith Hegde, Shashwat Sachdev3:21
3."Aandhi"KumaarClinton Cerejo, Shehzad Ali, Shashwat Sachdev3:34
4."Dua"KumaarJubin Nautiyal, Priyanshi Naidu, Shashwat Sachdev4:38
5."Main Tujhe Phir Miloongi"KumaarVibha Saraf, Shashwat Sachdev5:32
6."Najariya LoFi Cake Mix"Shashwat SachdevShashwat Sachdev2:36
7."Masters Of The World"Shashwat SachdevShashwat Sachdev1:58
Total length:25:44

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 80% of 5 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7/10.[18]

Critical reception

Devesh Sharma of Filmfare gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "the film is a cracker of an action film and if one doesn't dwell on its political stance much, can be thoroughly enjoyed as an action thriller."[19] Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India also rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated that "Article 370 remains engaging for the most part" and that the film "proves to be a worthwhile watch, offering enough substance to keep viewers engaged and invested".[20] Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times wrote that "Article 370 underlines one of the most crucial chapters in our nation's history. With an impressive writing, simple narrative and outstanding direction, it effortlessly manages to send across the message it intends to".[21]

Mukund Setlur, writing for the Deccan Herald gave a rating of 2.5/5 and added that "While elements of drama and action are aplenty, the film lacks the intelligence and the genuineness needed to sustain a conversation."[22] The Koimoi gave it a rating of 1.5 out of 5 and noted that the movie aims to promote propaganda by terming itself as fiction but the characters of the movie depicting the Prime minister and the Home minister entirely resembles the current PM Narendra Modi and HM Amit Shah.[13]

Critics praised the performance of Yami Gautam

Calling it a "hard-hitting political drama", Titas Chowdhury of CNN-News18 rated 3.5 out of 5 stars, and stated that "the makers waste no time and dive into the crux of the story in the first half and it makes for a fast-paced experience till the point of intermission. It's the second half of the film that appears stretched out".[23] Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost awarded 3 out of 5, calling it a "compelling narrative that informs and engages without making it look like a history and civics lesson. Article 370 is a true story of Kashmir's tortured history that had to be corrected and the maker of the film did complete justice to it!".[12] Asmita Pant of CNBC TV18 wrote that "the film offers a grounded perspective on the Kashmir issue. It delves deep into emotions but never interrupts the story's flow", and that "the filmmakers have eschewed sensationalism for a factually accurate narrative infused with cinematic flair".[24]

Sana Farzeen of India Today rated 3 out of 5 stars and added that "Article 370 is a well-made film but will test your patience with its run-time of 2 hours and 40 minutes", also noted that the film is "tuned to the propaganda value" for the ruling government.[25] Shalini Langer of The Indian Express rated 2.5/5 and added that the film "serves its politics unabashedly as it mixes facts with fiction".[14]

Critic from Bollywood Hungama gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and called it "a gripping tale that attempts to depict an important chapter of India’s history in an entertaining and simple manner."[10] Rohit Bhatnagar of The Free Press Journal rated 3 in a scale of 5, stating that "Yami Gautam’s film voices truth but in a textbook manner ... Away from the picking political sides or even having his own ideology in place, Aditya sheds light on what had happened and that’s like cherry on top".[26] Abhimanyu Mathur of Daily News and Analysis awarded 3.5 out of 5 stars, and said that "it is a technically well-made film, packed with great performances, seamless direction, and a solid background score"; it "excels when it is being a thriller", however, "the film falters when it tries to get political. Because at this point, it resorts to boring tropes, caricatures, and over-the-top acting".[27]

Factual accuracy and political messaging

The film is focused on the Article 370 which granted special autonomous status to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. However, the critics have described the movie as "factually incorrect" and a “distortion” of facts.[28][29]

Indian PM Narendra Modi had endorsed the movie and claimed it to be a source of "correct information", however, producer Aditya Dhar clarified that the movie is not a factual account but but a work of fiction inspired by the actual events.[30] The movie is seen as a "thinly veiled propaganda film" that favors India's ruling Bharatiya Janta Party in order to bring political mileage for it during the upcoming 2024 Indian general elections.[31][32]

The film has been noted for having numerous factual inaccuracies, and one-sided narrative.[30] It incorrectly depicts the first Indian PM Jawaharlal Nehru to have delayed the accession of the Jammu and Kashmir princely state until Sheikh Abdullah was allowed power. This is contrary to the fact that Kashmir ruler Hari Singh had aligned himself with the Indian government only after his kingdom was attacked by the Pakistanis.[22] At the same time, the film is silent on the BJP's coalition government with the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party.[33] The film normalises custodial beating and torture by presenting it as a necessary act against those who are "deserving it".[30] It further shows contempt to the institutions of democracy including the opposition and the journalists.[22]

Release

Theatrical

The film was released worldwide on 23 February 2024.[9] On March 2024, the film was declared tax free in Madhya Pradesh.[34]

Box office

As of 7 March 2024, Article 370 has grossed ₹93.25 crore (US$12 million) in India, with a further ₹12.51 crore (US$1.6 million) in overseas, for a worldwide total of ₹105.76 crore (US$13 million).[3]

References

  1. ^ "Aricle 370 (12A)". British Board of Film Classification. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Article 370 Box Office Collection Day 1: Good Start To Yami Gautam-Priyamani's Political Drama". English Jagran. 24 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Article 370 Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Article 370 trailer: Yami Gautam-starrer political film is for The Kashmir Files audience. Watch". 8 February 2024.
  5. ^ "Article 370 trailer: Netizens excited about Yami Gautam's political thriller". mint. 8 February 2024.
  6. ^ "Kashmir will always be part of India: Akshay all praise for 'Article 370' trailer". The Times of India. 9 February 2024.
  7. ^ "Yami Gautam shares insights on 'Article 370', says she loves being a part of the scripting process!". The Times of India. 14 February 2024.
  8. ^ "Article 370". The Times of India.
  9. ^ a b "Aditya Dhar expresses gratitude to audience for showering love on trailer of Yami Gautam's 'Article 370'". The Times of India. 12 February 2024.
  10. ^ a b Bollywood Hungama News Network (23 February 2024). "Article 370 Movie Review: ARTICLE 370 is a gripping tale". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  11. ^ a b "Yami Gautam unveils a riveting first look in an action-packed avatar for 'Article 370'". The Times of India. 20 January 2024.
  12. ^ a b Roy, Lachmi Deb (23 February 2024). "Article 370 Movie Review: Yami Gautam's engaging film throws light on Kashmir's complex issues". Firstpost. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  13. ^ a b Darade, Pooja (23 February 2024). "Article 370 Movie Review: A Movie About Kashmir With The Voice Of Kashmiris Missing!". Koimoi. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  14. ^ a b Langer, Shalini (23 February 2024). "Article 370 movie review: Yami Gautam-starrer serves its politics unabashedly". The Indian Express.
  15. ^ Anuj Kumar (23 February 2024), "'Article 370' movie review: Yami Gautam steers this explainer on the government's Kashmir policy", The Hindu
  16. ^ "Anupam Kher on SC upholding abrogation of Article 370: My father would've been the happiest". The Times of India. 11 December 2023.
  17. ^ "Article 370 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  18. ^ "Article 370". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
  19. ^ Sharma, Devesh (23 February 2024). "Article 370 Movie Review". Filmfare. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  20. ^ Srivastava, Abhishek (23 February 2024). "Article 370 Movie Review : This intriguing drama sheds light on Kashmir's complex dynamics". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  21. ^ Kukreja, Monika Rawal (23 February 2024). "Article 370 movie review: Yami Gautam, Priyamani steal the show in this impactful, engaging tale". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  22. ^ a b c Setlur, Mukund (24 February 2024). ""Article 370" Movie Review: A Look at Kashmir and Its Controversial Past, Article 370 Twitter, X reviews and ratings, Yami Gautam starring Article 370 Film News". Deccan Herald.
  23. ^ Chowdhury, Titas (23 February 2024). "Article 370 Review: Yami Gautam Delivers Stellar Performance in Hard-hitting Political Drama". CNN-News18. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  24. ^ Pant, Asmita (23 February 2024). "Article 370: A cinematic dive into the Kashmir conundrum backed with powerful performances". CNBC TV18. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  25. ^ Farzeen, Sana (23 February 2024). "'Article 370' Review: Yami Gautam, Priya Mani impress in film on Kashmir politics". India Today. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  26. ^ Bhatnagar, Rohit (23 February 2024). "Article 370 Review: Yami Gautam's Film Voices Truth But In A Textbook Manner". The Free Press Journal. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  27. ^ Mathur, Abhimanyu (23 February 2024). "Article 370 movie review: Flawless Yami Gautam elevates this well-made but uneven thriller on Kashmir's special status". DNA India. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  28. ^ Andrabi, Kaisar (28 February 2024). "Modi-backed Article 370 film rankles as political jousting moves to cinema". South China Morning Post.
  29. ^ Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (22 March 2024). "'Brazen propaganda': pro-Modi films flood Bollywood before India election". the Guardian. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  30. ^ a b c "Article 370: Calculated timing, one-sided narrative, unfounded justification of human rights violations". SabrangIndia. 5 March 2024. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  31. ^ Saaliq, Sheikh (22 March 2024). "As India's election nears, some Bollywood films promote Modi politics by embracing Hindu nationalism". AP News. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  32. ^ Purohit, Kunal (9 March 2024). "Bollywood 'takeover': Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  33. ^ Kumar, Anuj (23 February 2024). "'Article 370' movie review: Yami Gautam steers this explainer on the government's Kashmir policy". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
  34. ^ "Yami Gautam starrer Article 370 declared "tax-free" in Madhya Pradesh". Bollywood Hungama. 9 March 2024.

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