Why is the mind of Bollywood still full of apprehensions while praising Modi’s statement?

Troubled by the Boycott campaign these days, the people of Bollywood have got some relief from the recent remarks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Because of which Bollywood celebrities are busy praising the Prime Minister. In a similar episode, actor Akshay Kumar has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urging BJP workers to avoid making unnecessary comments on films, saying the Prime Minister is “India’s most influential person” and if his words change something If we can bring it, it will be great for the film industry. On the other hand, protests against Shah Rukh Khan’s film Pathan are also going on in many cities of the country, due to which the people of Bollywood are apprehensive.

As far as Akshay Kumar’s comment is concerned, let us tell you that on the occasion of the trailer launch of his upcoming film ‘Selfie’, actor Akshay Kumar said, “And why shouldn’t things change, because we go through a lot. We make films, go to the Central Board of Film Certification, get them passed and then someone says something and then there is a mess. But now what he has said, I think it will be better for us.

Let us tell you that in his address at the BJP National Executive meeting last week, Prime Minister Modi had suggested party workers to refrain from making unnecessary comments on irrelevant issues like films. Film bodies – Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) have also hailed Prime Minister Modi’s remarks, terming it as a “confidence booster” in the Hindi film industry.

As far as the film ‘Selfie’ directed by Raj Mehta is concerned, it is an official remake of the 2019 Malayalam blockbuster ‘Driving License’ starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Suraj Venjaramoodu. Apart from Akshay Kumar, the Hindi film also stars Emraan Hashmi, Diana Penty and Nushrat Bharucha. The film is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Akshay Kumar’s Cape of Good Films along with Sukumaran’s Prithviraj Productions and Magic Frames.

On the other hand, talking about the protest against the film Pathan, activists of Vishwa Hindu Parishad barged into a cinema hall in Surat city of Gujarat and tore the posters of Shahrukh Khan starrer ‘Pathan’. A police official said that five VHP workers have been arrested for rioting. Let us tell you that the film ‘Pathan’ is facing criticism for showing Deepika Padukone in a saffron bikini in the song ‘Besharam Rang’. Leaders of various organisations, including the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, have demanded a ban on the film, which is slated to release on January 25. It is being told about the Surat incident that it happened on Saturday evening at Rupali Cinema located in Rander area of ​​Surat.

On the other hand, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Vishwa Sharma has said that actor Shahrukh Khan spoke to him on phone on Sunday and expressed concern over the protests against the film ‘Pathan’ in the city. Himanta Vishwa Sharma has assured Shah Rukh Khan that his government will look into the protests against the film and ensure that no “unpleasant incident happens again”. But Bajrang Dal activists stormed the place where the film was to be screened. Activists of right-wing groups tore the posters of the film and set them on fire. When a question was asked about this to the Chief Minister, he had said, “Who is Shahrukh Khan?” I don’t know anything about him or his film Pathan.” However, a day after this statement, Sharma said in his tweet, “Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan called me and we talked today at 2 am. He expressed concern over the incident that took place during the screening of his film in Guwahati. I assured them that it is the responsibility of the state government to maintain law and order. We will find out and ensure that no untoward incident happens.

Let us also remind you that recently when Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited Mumbai to attract investment in the state, the actor during a meeting with people associated with the film industry to consider Noida Film City Sunil Shetty urged him to help stop the Boycott campaign. Yogi had listened carefully to the actor and now the way Prime Minister Modi’s suggestion to avoid commenting on films has come to the fore, its effect is being seen on social media.

-Gautam Morarka