The UP Files: Actor Manoj Joshi said- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is the Chanakya of politics.

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s good governance and flamboyant personality have been vividly brought to life in the film ‘The UP Files’, which is set to release on the big screens later this month. Chanakya-fame veteran actor Manoj Joshi plays the saffron-clad Chief Minister, whose screen name is ‘Abhay Singh’. Lucknow-based film director Neeraj Sahay and team, however, said that this film is not a biopic of the Chief Minister. However, he admitted that it is inspired by true events and the change brought about by the UP government.

Joshi said “I am very inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister of UP. But I have not tried to copy anyone. The work of Yogi ji, who changed the perception of Uttar Pradesh and the progress he has achieved, is certainly very inspiring and Chief Ministers of other states should also follow it. The actor, who has played many memorable historical/mythological characters in his 35-year-long career, said playing a “real-life character” was definitely a challenge.

Drawing a comparison between the ancient economist and political strategies of Chanakya and Gorakhnath temple chief priest, theater artist and Bollywood actor Manoj Joshi said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has the quality to take tough decisions and is committed to ensuring the welfare of all. Know the importance. Classes of society. Joshi’s play ‘Chanakya’ was staged at MP Inter College, Gorakhpur on Saturday evening.

UP Legislative Assembly Speaker Hriday Narayan Dixit was the chief guest in this program, in which Bundelkhand Vice Chancellor Surendra Dubey was also present. Speaking to TOI, Joshi said, “Yogi Adityanath understands the importance of the welfare of the weakest section of the society and that is why I call him the Chanakya of politics. Yogi understands Chanakya’s mantra that a king’s subjects He has a family and public happiness.” Their happiness. Yogi’s decision to end the tradition of declaring holidays on the birth and death anniversaries of famous personalities is commendable. Instead of canceling such holidays, we should discuss the lives and contributions of such people.

The actor, who recently won the National Award for his role in the Marathi film ‘Dashkriya’, said, “In my career, winning the National Award was very important for me and I am very happy. After playing the role of Chanakya, I realized that he Said, “Chanakya is not easy to understand and every time I learn something new from this character.”