The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) is facing criticism on social media after the release of Alpha, with several prominent voices questioning why the film was granted certification. Critics allege that the movie portrays the Indian Army and intelligence agencies in a disrespectful manner, prompting calls for greater accountability in the film certification process.
Users Demands Action Against CBFC Members
Sameet Thakkar was among the most vocal critics of the film, taking to X to express his outrage over its certification.Reacting to Alpha, Thakkar posted on X:
While making these remarks, Thakkar did not provide evidence to support his allegation regarding bribery.
Film Critic Sumit Kadel Calls ‘Alpha’ “A Disgracefully Written Film”Film critic Sumit Kadel also criticized Alpha, describing it as:
Social Media Users Raise Concerns
Several other X users echoed similar concerns. One widely shared post claimed that the film makes a mockery of the Indian Armed Forces by allegedly depicting an Indian soldier going rogue against the nation and portraying a Pakistani individual as serving in the Indian Army.These claims reflect the opinions of social media users and have not been independently verified.
Pakistani actresses add to the fire
The backlash against Alpha has intensified after several Pakistani actresses publicly promoted the film on social media. Members of Pakistan’s film industry shared posts urging audiences to watch Alpha, with one actress calling it a “fitting response” to Dhurandar.
The posts have drawn sharp reactions from a section of Indian social media users. Critics argue that the endorsements have further fueled the controversy surrounding the film. The development has added to the growing criticism that Alpha is facing ahead of its release.
No Official Response yet
As of the time of publication, neither the CBFC nor the makers of Alpha, including Yash Raj Films, have publicly responded to the specific allegations circulating on social media regarding the film’s portrayal of the Indian Army.With criticism continuing to trend online, the controversy surrounding Alpha is likely to remain a subject of public and political discussion in the coming days.
Sameet Thakkar describes himself as a BJP worker and supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and is followed by several senior BJP leaders on X. His profile also notes that he spent 23 days in jail over remarks made against former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and his son Aaditya Thackeray.
