Janhvi Kapoor starrer 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' IMDb rating drops below 5

On August 12, Indian Air Force (IAF) wrote a letter to Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), expressing ir disappointment over 'negative portrayal of Armed Forces' in Janhvi Kapoor starrer Gunjan Saxena: Kargil Girl. And, w it seems like controversy around film has affected its IMDb rating.  IMDb p of film has numerous reviews with 1-star. Talking about current IMDb rating of film, it stands at a low 4.6 out of 10. 4658 users (and is still counting) who have rated movie. 

Janhvi Kapoor's Gunjan Saxena's IMDb rating drops

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IAF on Gunjan Saxena

In brief letter to CBFC, IAF wrote that y h an elongated discussion with producers, Dharma Productions, who 'promised that y would portray Armed Forces with aunticity and ensure that younger generation is motivated to join Indian Air Force'. However, going by trailer of film, IAF believes 'certain scenes have portrayed Armed Forces in a negative light.' 

In letter, IAF also informed that y contacted Karan Johar of Dharma Productions immediately after trailer of Gunjan Saxena: Kargil Girl trailer was sent to m. IAF requested m to delete or modify a few scenes, which producers of forthcoming film did t here to. Inste, makers inserted a disclaimer at beginning of film. 

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In letter accessed by ANI, IAF wrote, “In aim to glorify screen character of ‘Ex-Fit Lt Gunjan Saxena’, M/s Dharma Productions presented some situations that are misleing and portray an inappropriate work culture especially against women in IAF.”

Gunjan Saxena's review 

Talking about audience review, biopic flick mand to garner a positive response on internet. Twitterati reviewed film and called it "inspiring" and "an extraordinary tale".

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Gunjan Saxena: Kargil Girl details

Saran Sharma directorial, based on ex-flight Lieutenant, started streaming on Netflix from August 12 onwards. Along with Janhvi Kapoor, movie also features actors like Pankaj Tripathi, Ang Bedi, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Manav Vij in pivotal roles. It narrates life of IAF officer Gunjan Saxena, and her struggles to prove her mettle as an Air Force Officer.

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