Terming his movie The Kashmir Files an “internal truth”, veteran actor Anupam Kher on Thursday mentioned there shouldn’t be any downside in talking about what is correct. During a session on the 2023 Jagran Film Festival (JFF) right here, the actor was requested to touch upon how the 2022 movie was unfairly criticised by a piece of society. (Also Read | Anupam Kher on unfavourable response to his Rabindranath Tagore look)
In his response, Anupam mentioned, “The Kashmir Files is our internal truth… I talk candidly and I do that because there should not be any problem in telling the truth. There is end to truth. There is no interpretation of truth.”
The 68-year-old mentioned filmmakers usually attempt to play to the gallery to please others, one thing he believes shouldn’t be accomplished.
“Don’t try to be popular with the whole world. First be popular with yourself. If you’re not popular with yourself, there is something wrong with you. We often try to make something (film) wondering ‘Will the others like it?’ No, what is important is if I like it or not,” he added.
The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, depicts the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandit group from the Kashmir Valley within the Nineteen Nineties. It emerged as considered one of final yr’s largest Hindi hits with reported earnings of over ₹200 crore however was additionally tagged a “propaganda” movie.
Anupam, whose profession spans nearly 40 years, mentioned he would not like being referred to as a “veteran or legend”. The National School of Drama graduate made his debut with 1984’s Saaransh and has labored in motion pictures reminiscent of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karma, and A Wednesday.
“I’m not competing with my contemporaries. I’m competing with the Tiger Shroffs of the world. I’m competing with Varun Dhawan. So, don’t call me a legend, veteran or thespian because these (tags) mean you have worked a lot, please take retirement. There are still 30-40 years to go for my retirement,” he added.
The JFF opened Thursday with the Adil Hussain-starrer Footprints on Water, directed by Nathalia Syam.
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