Dossier
Dr Niharika Pandit
Coverage of Dr Niharika Pandit in the Nexus archive.
- Lethal weapon: How Bollywood's 'Chauhaan' trivialises the suffering of Kashmiris maimed by Indian forces
The Bollywood film 'Chauhaan' has drawn criticism for trivializing the suffering of Kashmiri victims maimed by Indian forces' use of pellet guns, which have caused severe injuries and mass blindings. Survivors like Inam Ahmad, who lost 80% of his eyesight, describe ongoing physical and emotional trauma, while rights advocates accuse Bollywood of sanitizing state violence in Kashmir.