Naseeruddin Shah: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah often remains in the headlines for one thing or the other and his outspoken statements. In a recent interview, the actor said something that has once again brought him into the news. While promoting his directorial venture ‘Man Woman Man Woman’, the actor while giving his opinion about the films being made these days, strongly criticized films ranging from Gadar 2 to The Kashmir Files. The actor raised the question – ‘It is disturbing that films like Kashmir Files and Gadar 2 are becoming so famous.’
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Naseeruddin said – he was recovering from shock (Naseeruddin Shah)
Let us tell you that while talking to Free Press Journal, when the actor was asked, why did it take you 17 years to return as a director? Answering this question, Naseeruddin said- “I was recovering from the shock of making such a bad film. It didn’t turn out the way I thought. At that time I was not technically equipped enough either in terms of screenwriting or in terms of films.
The actor was disappointed by this
Continuing his point, the actor said, I just thought that if I gather all the best actors, they will perform well. I thought it was a good script, but later while editing it I realized that there were some flaws in the script, especially in Irrfan Khan’s story. Leaving aside the actors’ contributions, this was a big disappointment for me. I take responsibility for all this. I never thought I would make another film because it is a lot of hard work. It involves handling a lot of egos, schedules and a lot of logistical problems.
Said this about Bollywood films (Naseeruddin Shah)
During the interview, when the actor was asked, has the purpose of making Bollywood films changed? Answering this question, Naseeruddin Shah said, ‘Yes, now the more chauvinist you are, the more popular you will be, because that is who is ruling this country. It is not enough to love one’s country, one must also beat the drum about it and create imaginary enemies. These people do not realize that what they are doing is very harmful.
Gadar 2 and The Kerala Story targeted
Let us tell you that the actor further said, “I have not seen films like The Kerala Story, Kashmir File and Gadar 2, but I know what they are about. It is disturbing that films like Kashmir Files are so widely popular, while films by Sudhir Mishra, Anubhav Sinha and Hansal Mehta, who are trying to portray the truth of their times, are not being seen. , but it’s important that these filmmakers don’t give up and keep telling stories.
