Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s film Fighter has had a topsy-turvy journey at the box-office ever since its release. And now, the film has landed (no puns here) in a legal soup. A legal notice has been sent to the makers for a kissing scene between the leads while they are wearing the air-force uniform.

The notice has been served by Indian Air Force, Wing Commander Saumya Deep Das, who says the uniform isn’t a mere piece of clothing, and has raised objections against the film. The notice says- ‘IAF uniform is not merely a piece of clothing, it is a powerful symbol of unwavering commitment to duty, national security and selfless service.’

It read, ”It embodies the highest ideals of sacrifice, discipline, and unwavering dedication to protecting our nation. By utilizing this sacred symbol for a scene promoting personal romantic entanglements, the film grossly misrepresents its inherent dignity and devalues the profound sacrifices made by countless officers in service of our nation.”

It added, “Moreover, it normalies inappropriate behaviour in uniform, setting a dangerous precedent that undermines the moral and ethical standards expected from those entrusted with safeguarding our borders. Kissing in uniform, on a runway which comes under the purview of a technical area, while portrayed as romantic, is considered grossly inappropriate and unbecoming of an IAF officer, as it contradicts the high standards of discipline and decorum expected from them.”

At a time when Hrithik Roshan remains on cloud nine considering the kind of feedback that he has received, he is also no stranger to the bit of criticism that the film has faced. Notably, Fighter has been called out by a section of unhappy fans who have shown an issue with its “anti-Pakistan” dialogues and sentiments.