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flag Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma sparked outrage for comparing Gaza's war to Diwali, calling it "every day is Diwali," drawing widespread condemnation.

flag Bollywood director Ram Gopal Varma faced intense backlash on October 20–21, 2025, for comparing Israel’s military actions in Gaza to the Hindu festival of Diwali, stating “in GAZA, every day is DIWALI.” The remark, shared on social media during India’s Diwali celebrations, drew widespread condemnation for equating the festival’s symbolism of light and hope with the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where over 68,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023. flag Critics, including journalists, politicians, and activists, called the comment insensitive and tone-deaf, accusing Varma of trivializing suffering and genocide. flag The post sparked online outrage and renewed scrutiny of India’s foreign policy stance on Gaza, including its abstention from UN ceasefire resolutions. flag Varma has not apologized or responded.

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