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Naseeruddin Shah said that in today’s time some such films are being made, which are promoting propaganda. Bhojpuri actor and MP Manoj Tiwari has reacted to his statement.
Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah says he is not interested in watching a film like The Kerala Story. He says that films like Rush and Rumor flopped but The Kerala Story became a super hit. Now Bhojpuri star and BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has retaliated on Naseeruddin’s statement.
Manoj has said that there is a flaw in the intention of Naseeruddin Shah. Naseeruddin Shah is a good actor, but his thinking is not right. Manoj said that if Naseeruddin has a problem with The Kerala Story, he can go to court against it. Naseeruddin had said in the past that nowadays some films are being used for propaganda and propaganda.
He also said that in today’s time it has become fashionable to hate Muslims. Hatred towards Muslims is being cleverly instilled in people. The actor said that although it is a secular democratic country, religion is talked about everywhere. The Election Commission also does not say anything to those leaders who ask for votes in the name of religion.
Manoj said- If Naseeruddin has courage then he should go to court against this film
Manoj said in a conversation with Aaj Tak, ‘When such films were made in this country in which it was shown that the man sitting there looks at a girl passing by a shop with wrong eyes. There a priest sits in front and rings the bell. Did such films not promote propaganda?
The Kerala Story is a film based on facts. FIRs of the victims are also registered in this case. If Naseeruddin Shah has guts, he can go to court against this film. They cannot belittle films like The Kerala Story and The Kashmir Files. It is easy to talk sitting at home. The things he has said are not correct as an Indian.
Manoj Tiwari is the BJP MP from Delhi’s North East seat for the last two terms. Before joining politics, he was active as an actor and singer in Bhojpuri films.
Naseer said- artists have to come forward to fight propaganda and hatred
Naseeruddin Shah while talking to Indian Express said that artists have to come forward to fight propaganda and hate. They have to raise their voice. Naseer was asked what should actors do in such times. In response, he said that no work should be done to please someone.
Don’t do things that don’t suit you. Naseer said that he did not watch The Kerala Story because he had already heard a lot about the film, so he was not interested in watching it.
Naseeruddin Shah said that nowadays actors have to understand what is right or wrong. Films should be selected on the basis of this.
‘Why do films that you don’t believe in yourself’
Naseeruddin has advised actors not to be a part of films that go against your beliefs. Which you do not believe yourself. Naseer said that today’s time is worrying. Hate spreading content is being served.
‘Leaders of the country are dividing people in the name of religion’
Naseer says that in today’s time, bigotry has increased a lot. The leaders of the country are dividing people in the name of religion. Even the Election Commission does not say anything to such leaders. If any Muslim leader asks for votes by saying Allah Hu Akbar, there will be a ruckus now. Although this game will not last long.
According to Naseer, nowadays there is an atmosphere of hatred in the country, and behind it is the politics of the leaders.
Naseeruddin Shah recently appeared in the second season of Taj Divided By Blood. He has played the role of Akbar in the series. The series has been well received by the audience. During the first season, he talked about the influence of the Mughals in India, while also praising them.
Taj Divided By Blood started streaming on ZEE5 from 3rd March 2023. In this series Akbar’s children fight for Takto Taj. There have been four episodes of the second season so far.
During the promotion of the first season, Naseeruddin Shah objected to the Mughals being described as invaders and destroyers. He said, ‘The Mughals did not come here to loot. They came here to make it their home and that is what they did. How can his contribution be forgotten.
Why do we look at the Red Fort with so much respect when it was built by a Mughal only. We should not glorify the Mughals but there is no need to defame them either.