Building a false narrative.

The use of propaganda in movies is not a new concept. It has been used by filmmakers for decades to create a narrative that aligns with their beliefs or political agenda. One of the most controversial topics that have been used for propaganda purposes is Pakistan's nuclear weapons program. Bollywood and Hollywood's movies have been used to propagate a negative image of Pakistan's nuclear weapon program. This essay will explore the use of propaganda against Pakistan's nuclear weapons in Bollywood and Hollywood movies, the impact it has on the perception of Pakistan, and the historical context of Pakistan's nuclear weapon program.

Pakistan's nuclear weapon program started in 1972, after India's nuclear test in 1974. The program was initiated to counter India's nuclear threat. In 1998, Pakistan conducted nuclear tests and became the seventh-nuclear power in the world. The nuclear weapon program gave Pakistan leverage in the region and ensured its security. However, the program was met with criticism from the international community, especially the United States.

Bollywood and Hollywood's movies have played a significant role in portraying Pakistan's nuclear weapon program in a negative light. One of the most notable movies is 'The Sum of All Fears,' directed by Phil Alden Robinson, which depicts a terrorist group acquiring a nuclear weapon from Pakistan. There are some examples of Bollywood and Hollywood movies that feature propaganda against Pakistan's nuclear weapons, but they are limited. Mission Majnu, a Netflix action flick, has glaring factual inconsistencies despite its claim of being based on real-life incidents and is considered by many in Pakistan as a propaganda film. GI Joe 2 is another instance of propaganda against Pakistan, as the movie shows that jihadis are so empowered that they manage to seize the entire missile site along with active nuclear warheads.

Tere Bin Laden, Bard of Blood, Rocket Boys 2, Phantom, Raazi, and Uri: The Surgical Strike are Bollywood movies that continue the tradition of painting Pakistan and its government as hostile and dangerous, and its people without necessary empathy, often employing Islam as a device to paint Pakistan's nuclear weapons as a threat to global peace. However, it is important to note that these movies are not representative of the entire Bollywood and Hollywood industries and should not be taken as a reflection of the views of the entire population.

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