Chhaava Writer Rishi Virmani Responds to AR Rahman's 'Divisive' Film Comment

• Chhaava writer Rishi Virmani reacted to AR Rahman calling the film 'divisive', stating a mindset cannot be changed in a few hours.
• Virmani dismissed the idea that a two-and-a-half-hour film could significantly alter public consciousness.
• He highlighted the emotional response Chhaava generated, noting audiences' strong attachment to the film.
• Chhaava chronicles the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, adapted from Shivaji Sawant's novel.
• Despite commercial success, the film faced controversy, including links to communal unrest and political remarks.