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Survivor's Raw Reaction to 26/11 Film 'Dhurandhar'
17 Dec
Summary
- A 26/11 Taj Hotel survivor found the film 'Dhurandhar' deeply moving.
- The film's use of real terrorist audio recordings brought back intense trauma.
- She praised the film for educating a new generation about the 26/11 attacks.
A survivor of the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks has recounted the powerful emotional impact of watching the recently released film 'Dhurandhar'. Rajita Bagga, who was present at the Taj Hotel during the siege and survived for 14 hours, shared her reflections on the film's realistic portrayal of the horrific events.
The most striking and disturbing element for Bagga was the inclusion of authentic audio recordings of the terrorists and their handlers, presented on a red screen. Hearing the handlers' instructions and their celebratory reactions to casualties sent shivers through her, reigniting a commitment to national security.
Bagga commended the film's makers for their sensitive yet impactful approach, noting that 'Dhurandhar' successfully educated a new generation about the full extent of the 26/11 tragedy within a brief segment, highlighting the lasting trauma and the importance of remembering such events.
