'So-called freedom we got': Vikrant Massey's controversial comment about Hindus sparks outrage

Vikrant Massey who is busy promoting his forthcoming movie The Sabarmati Report, based on real-life incidents of 2002's Godhra train burning incident, recently appeared on Sushant Sinha podcast and made a controversial comment about Hindus that hasn't gone down well with many. The video, a clip from the interview, is going viral and Massey is getting trolled. Here's what he said!

Vikrant Massey's controversial comment about Hindus sparks outrage

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¡ª Gurpreet Garry Walia (@garrywalia_) November 10, 2024

"We need to understand that we are a very young nation. It is only 76-77 years old. After so many years of oppression, the Mughals came, the Dutch came, then the British came. After hundreds of years, we received so-called independence. But was that really independence? We got stuck in the colonial hangover that they left behind. So, my belief is that today, Hindus finally have reached a position where they can demand their identity in their own country. That identity... the concept of identity... we never really pay attention to it. The concept of sentiment... many of the world's greatest wars have been driven purely by sentiment. Most of the major decisions we make are driven by how we feel."

"Even if a war occurs today between two countries, it depends on how the King or Prime Minister of that particular nation or kingdom feels about it. We don¡¯t give value to feelings, to oppression, or to sentiments".

What has happened to @VikrantMassey? ?

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¡ª maithun (@Being_Humor) November 10, 2024

Host Sushant Sinha then asks him, "If you feel that Hindus didn¡¯t gain true freedom back then, and only received freedom in concept as you say, but now they feel they have finally achieved it, what is the reason behind this change?" Massey responded, "Because, finally, they are feeling pride in embracing their identity. They are getting an opportunity to express their views and opinions. That¡¯s what I think; this is how I feel, though I might be wrong. We¡¯re talking about the colonial hangover... the British left, leaving us with the English language. Now, our regional languages, our culture, our festivals, our identity ¡ª we want to embrace it fully, especially the Hindus. And I don¡¯t see anything wrong with that."

Vikrant Massey trolled for his statement

Publicity Stunt for his upcoming movie. Nothing to be surprised lol.??

¡ª Nithish KN (@Nithish_017) November 11, 2024

Reacting to his statement, one of the users took to X to write, "So we haven't been celebrating Hindu festivals post independence? Or even pre independence? Just curious. So what have I been doing as a Hindu going to temples, conducting poojas at home and in my temples? I have never felt any danger practicing my faith openly ever."

Sab Naatak hai. Secularism ka gyan de raha thaa.

¡ª Payal Bhayana ?? (@payalbhayana) November 10, 2024

Another one asked if he is doing it for his forthcoming film The Sabarmati Report. "Hindus have boycotted his films and are roasting him before every release because of his old Hinduphobic posts. Phat kar haath mein aa gayi, so he¡¯s activated Damage Control Mode.

He has a new movie coming up and he is desperate. It's a temporary affection that will vapourise. ?

¡ª Kaustubh Katdare (@thebigk) November 11, 2024

Vikrant Massey's The Sabarmati Report is all set to be released on November 15.

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