After 'The Kerala Story' another propaganda movie announced on life of Mysore ruler 'Tipu Sultan'
Movie backed by Eros claims to expose 'The story of a fanatic Sultan'
Bengaluru: After the release of "The Kashmir Files" and "The Kerala Story", another right-wing propaganda movie has been announced. The upcoming movie named "Tipu" will be based on the life of Mysore ruler Tipu Sultan.
According to a report from the Times of India, the movie is being backed by Eros International, Rashmi Sharma Films, and Sandeep Singh. It will be directed by Pawan Sharma and researched and developed by author, Rajat Sethi.
The teaser of the movie was recently released wherein Tipu has been portrayed as a ‘Jihadi’ and ‘Tyrant’ ruler who killed, imprisoned and forcefully converted to Islam, several Hindu families.
Despite being celebrated by many as a brave warrior and a freedom fighter, his legacy is still hotly debated, with some groups seeing him as a hero while others view him as a tyrant. The right-wing fringe groups in the recent years have used Tipu for polarization and to create communal divide between the communities. The announcement of the film "Tipu" is likely to stir up further controversy and ignite debates over Tipu Sultan's true legacy.
Speaking about the project, filmmaker Sandeep Singh said, "I was shocked to learn the true reality of Tipu Sultan. The story gave me goosebumps. This is the cinema I personally believe in."
Director Pawan Sharma added, "What we are taught in school about Tipu Sultan is gross misinformation. Through my film, I am daring to show a brutal reality that has been manipulated just for us to take him to be a warrior hero."
Meanwhile, Rajat Sethi stated, "Tipu is one such historical figure whose adulation and admiration is overrated, while his cruelties have been neatly concealed in our textbooks. This movie is a humble attempt to initiate a course correction on his narrative."
The movie will be released in five languages - Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
