Anurag Kashyap retorts to PM Narendra Modi’s advice to avoid ‘unnecessary remarks on films and actors’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently advised BJP leaders to refrain from making unnecessary comments on films, actors and filmmakers. Now, director Anurag Kashyap has retorted to the PM’s warning with a witty response that has grabbed the attention of media and fans.

The filmmaker indulged in a media interaction on Thursday during the trailer launch of his upcoming project ‘Almost Pyar with DJ Mohabbat.’ Journalists questioned Anurag regarding his take on PM Narendra Modi’s supportive comment for the Indian film cluster. Without giving much thought, Anurag Kashyap gave an interesting answer to the question posed to him. He stated that if the support had been shown four years back, it would have left a positive impact. Presently, the situation is uncontrollable as no one is willing to pay heed to anybody’s words or suggestions.

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Bachchan's Most Riveting Performances

In a career spanning over two decades, Abhishek Bachchan has given some of the finest performances. Abhishek has displayed a certain vigour, fluidity and candour in his characters. The actor who made his debut with JP Dutta’s ‘Refugee’ in 2000 went on play some memorable characters onscreen. From characters that exuded charm to roles where he successfully transitioned into the magnetic anti-hero, Abhishek has come a long way. Owing to his simplicity and boundless potential as a performer, Jr B has been consistently gaining admirers over the years.

The Henchman for Politician in ‘Yuva’

Abhishek’s first collaboration with ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam, ‘Yuva’ offers one of his finest performances. Jr B played Lallan Singh, a goon, in this political thriller released in 2004. The film which has a background score by A R Rahman is a quintessential Bollywood drama that has action, crime, and romance in equal measure. Abhishek’s pairing with Rani Mukherjee was one of the highlights of the film. ‘Yuva’ chronicled the story of six characters with three intertwined storylines. After a slew of unsuccessful films such as ‘Kuch Naa Kaho’, ‘Mumbai Se Aaya Mera Dost’, and ‘Zameen’, the multi-starrer ‘Yuva’ is considered to be a gamechanger in Jr B’s career.

Charismatic Businessman in ‘Guru’

Mani Ratnam’s ‘Guru’ in 2007 saw Abhishek in one of his most challenging roles. Abhishek, who was 30 then, put on weight to play the character of Gujarati businessman Gurukant Desai in this rags-to-riches drama. Abhishek’s equation with Aishwarya who played his wife Sujata in the film was appreciated by moviegoers. The period film was noted for its top-notch production, music, and cinematography. Abhishek’s nuanced performance won him positive reviews and multiple awards. "I will always respect Mani for having confidence in me - which I didn't have in myself at that time," had Abhishek said in one of his interviews around the release of the film.

The American Desi in ‘Delhi-6’

Released on February 20, 2009, ‘Delhi 6’ directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra went on to win the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration at 57th National Film Awards. Abhishek played the American-born Indian who embarks on an unusual inward journey while visiting the walled city of Delhi. The film offered a sensory audio-visual experience with A R Rahman’s score and impeccable cinematography by Binod Pradhan. “What a wonderful time I had shooting this film. One of my favourite soundtracks, that I still listen to regularly. A film with a heart and soul of gold and also a very poignant message,” said Jr B in a post celebrating the film’s 10 years.

The Perfect Husband in 'Manmarziyaan'

In his first outing with Anurag Kashyap, Abhishek played the responsible banker in the romantic drama 'Manmarziyaan' in 2018. The movie tells the story of a girl caught between the charm of a reckless affair with a former lover and the quiet life as a housewife of a mature banker. Abhishek's role was praised by his fans and several Bollywood actors. “I went home and told Aishwarya that I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited to do a film,” said Abhishek in an interview when asked about his reaction after being offered the film.

This is not the first time Anurag has voiced his opinion on the constant political backlash faced by the film fraternity. On various occasions, the director has shared his views on the current ‘boycott Bollywood’ trend. His social media interactions, posts and comments are evidence of his flamboyance.

PM Narendra Modi recently shared a ‘dos and don'ts’ list for his party workers. A major ‘dos’ pointer in his list was to avoid commenting on the film industry. The national leader demanded BJP party leaders refrain from giving unnecessary comments on films to grab the attention of the people.

FAQs:

What is the name of the popular web series directed by Anurag Kashyap?
Sacred Games is one of the most popular web series directed by Anurag Kashyap.
What is the release date of ‘Almost Pyaar with DJ Mohabbat?’
The film is scheduled for release on February 3, 2023.

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Anurag Kashyap retorts to PM Narendra Modi’s advice to avoid ‘unnecessary remarks on films and actors’

Anurag Kashyap has responded to PM Narendra Modi’s recent warning to BJP workers to refrain from giving unnecessary comments on actors and filmmakers.