One of the original nation builders: Kabir Khan on Mughals, director upset over their 'demonisation' in films

Director Kabir Khan recently revealed that he's upset with the rampant demonisation of Mughals in Hindi cinema and wants filmmakers to stray away from this stereotype.

New Delhi: Renowned Bollywood director Kabir Khan recently spoke about how Indian filmmakers often 'demonise' Mughal rulers and called it 'problematic' and 'disturbing' in an interview with an entertainment portal.  He expressed that filmmakers that indulge in this should have historical proof for their claims and for villainising Mughals. He also called the Mughals one of the original nation builders. He told Bollywood Hungama, "I find it hugely problematic and disturbing. What really makes me upset for reason is because it's being just done to go with the popular narrative. Unfortunately! I can understand when a filmmaker has researched something, and a filmmaker wants to make a point there. Of course, there can be different viewpoints."