The film business is capable of being independent, and he wishes they had the confidence to do so, added the actor.
actor Naseeruddin Shah says he understands why the Khans of Bollywood don’t speak out, but he believes he can because he doesn’t have anything to lose. To that end, he said he hoped the Khans, who have been at the top for 20-30 years, had “greater confidence” in their skills.
‘How much money are they going to lose?’ They’ll lose a few supporters. The problem isn’t that… I think it’s because of the harassment that they’ll face. They have a hard time with it. Because of this, Shah Rukh (Khan) and Aamir Khan (Khan) both withdrew totally into their shells after making an innocuous comment. The interview aired Tuesday night. “I think I can talk since I have nothing to lose,” Shah said.
I wish the film business had the fortitude to remain independent, remarked the actor.
There is a lot at stake for them, and as a result they’re giving in because their interests are too wide-ranging and diverse, and they have too much to lose.” Even Shah, who is known for his candor, issued a warning against “growing right-wing extremism”. A segment of Indian Muslims applauding the Taliban’s ascent, he said, was misinterpreted by the community.
This may have been my fault for not being explicit enough and emphasizing that I didn’t mean the whole Muslim community, which is how it has been taken by some… It’s offended the Muslim community. It’s a Hindu holiday. According to the actor, neither of these were his intentions.
This month, a video featuring Shah’s views on the Taliban and Indian Muslims went viral, prompting him to give many interviews to clarify his remarks and convey his worries about extremism in the globe as well as in India.
According to an earlier interview, he is concerned about hate messages and remarks encouraging violence against the Muslim minority, however does not feel India is on the verge of turning into a Taliban-like country.
“I’m shocked that the right-wing has welcomed me,” the actor remarked of his remarks, which the Muslim community misinterpreted.
However, what is occurring is alarming, with open comments and lectures encouraging violence against the Muslim community, and with hate messages being circulated around on the internet and social media.
