Filmmaker Sudha Kongara's Savarkar Remark Sparks Outrage

Filmmaker Sudha Kongara has come under attack over her recent comments on freedom fighter Veer Savarkar.

Hailing Savarkar, she had claimed that he had forced his wife to study. "But told him that 'I want to be at home and be a housewife'. Back then, women were not encouraged to pursue education. Whenever she went to school, people would mock her, and she would come home in tears. Savarkar would hold her hand and ask her to show him who had mocked her."

Her claims are facing backlash for misinterpreting facts. Many pointed out that she was giving credit to Savarkar for the good works done by Savitribai Phule.

One user said, "You have stated what happened in the life of India's first woman teacher #SavitribaiPhule as it had happened in the life of Savarkar. You can write stories in movies freely but you cant change history. If you like Savarkar that is your wish but dont twist facts!"

Another added: "I can't tell if @Sudha_Kongara mixed up Savitri Phule & Savarkar by accident or if this is just another classic move to rewrite history! And let's be clear: it's not that "women were not used to study"; they were "forced NOT to study." There's a world of difference!"

As people slammed her on social media sites, Sudha gave an apology for her "ignorance."

In a post on X, she wrote, "I apologise . For my ignorance . At seventeen when I was just led into the world of women's studies and I heard this anecdote from my teacher, I didn't fact check . I should have . As a student of History and rigorous research I should have delved deeper. Thus, my interview was born out of sheer ignorance and no mal-intent ever, to apportion credit for one's achievements elsewhere . I promise to not give interviews anymore without checking my facts . I thank everyone who corrected me. Jyotiba and Savitribai Phule - forever respect. #VivalaRevolucion!"

Meanwhile, her latest movie 'Safira' with Akshay Kumar has failed to set the box office on fire.