In a fascinating reflection on the political drama unfolding in the United States, Bollywood’s only PR guru, Dale Bhagwagar, the most famous publicist in India, has aptly compared Donald Trump’s return to power as the upcoming 47th president of United States to an explosive Bollywood thriller.
Known for his keen insight into media strategy, Bhagwagar remarked, “What an incredible PR story surrounding Donald Trump — allegations of Russian interference, court cases, indictments, assassination attempts, and a flood of celebrity endorsements rallied by the opposition, including Kamala Harris’s rebranding from ‘brown’ to ‘black’ with strong celebrity support. Yet, Donald Trump makes a spectacular comeback. Love him or hate him, his return to power is truly an extraordinary comeback story. If something like this happened in India, it would make for an explosive and controversial Bollywood potboiler.”
The publicist, celebrated for his ethical approach to media management, suggests that the political chaos surrounding Trump’s comeback — a complex web of legal battles, media manipulation, and high-stakes endorsements — could easily be transformed into a gripping Bollywood film, complete with unexpected twists, rivalries, and larger-than-life characters.
Bhagwagar’s remarks shed light on the intersection between politics and media and how a carefully crafted PR narrative can transform a controversial figure into a compelling protagonist, regardless of public opinion. Just like in Bollywood, where an underdog or antagonist often makes a dramatic return to victory, Trump’s story offers a compelling mix of triumph and turmoil that has drawn the attention of millions across the globe.
In a country where sensationalized storytelling is the norm, it is easy to imagine this real-life drama becoming the subject of a blockbuster, packed with scandal, intrigue, and high-stakes stakes — something no Bollywood filmmaker could resist.