In India, Hitler is well-liked. People on the street describe Hitler as a “wonderful leader,” “a lover,” “a brilliant artist,” and “a great innovator,” among other things. Mein Kampf is available in bookstores along the footpath. Hitler is a heroic character in Bollywood cinema.
Academics and others investigate the reasons behind Hitler’s popularity in this video, while also observing how India’s Jewish communities live in a country that is remarkably free of anti-Semitism.
The Nazi adoption of the Hindu swastika was only one factor in Hitler’s appeal. In the 1930s, the leaders of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a developing Hindu nationalist movement, were open about their support for Nazi-style racial purity measures. During World War II, some freedom fighters sought help from the Germans in their battle against British colonialism. In a country where many people see Hitler as a cultural icon and the personification of excellent leadership, this movie emphasizes the importance of Holocaust education.
