Air Force officer serves legal notice on ‘Fighter’ makers over kissing scene

New Delhi, February 6

The makers of the Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer movie ‘Fighter’ have been served a legal notice by an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer over a kissing scene wearing the uniform of the force.

Sources said the notice had been served by a Wing Commander in his personal capacity and the action by the official does not represent the sentiment of the IAF.

In the notice, the official claimed that the scene grossly misrepresented the dignity of the IAF and devalued the profound sacrifices made by countless officers.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the movie, which released on January 25, is billed as a tribute to the valour, sacrifice and patriotism of the Indian armed forces.

According to the film’s official synopsis, ‘Fighter’, also starring Anil Kapoor, is about a new and elite unit, Air Dragons, which is commissioned by the Air Headquarters in response to militant activities in the Srinagar valley.