Pakistan, Oct. 22 -- Indian filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has come under intense criticism for a recent social media post that many have condemned as deeply insensitive. Varma controversially compared the ongoing conflict in Gaza to Diwali, one of India's most celebrated festivals of light.

In his post on X, Varma wrote, "In India, only one day is Diwali and in Gaza, every day is Diwali," accompanied by a fire emoji. The remark quickly drew anger online, with users accusing the director of mocking human suffering and trivialising the loss of life in Gaza.

Social media platforms were soon flooded with condemnation, with many users calling Varma's words "inhumane" and "disgusting." Critics argued that his statement equated a festival symbolis...