Prakash Raj slams Bollywood's silence on political issues: “Half of them are sold, fear because they do not have ..” | Hindi Movie News
Actor Prakash Raj again sparked a debate with his daring views, calling the Bollywood industry to remain silent on important political issues. Known to never hold back, Raj thinks that many actors have been too frightened to speak or simply gave in.
In a recent conversation with the Lallantop, the actor explained why the film industry should not remain silent and why artists must be courageous, especially when their freedom to tell stories is threatened.
“Half of them are sold”
Raj did not chop his words by speaking of his colleagues actors. “Half of them are sold, my own colleagues and half of them are afraid because they are not strength,” he said.
He recalled a conversation with a close friend who admitted to being afraid to speak. “I have a very close friend who,” said to me: “Prakash Aap Mein Dum Hai, Aap Bol Dete Hai, Mein Nahi Bol Pata (you have the strength, you can speak, I can't). I told him that I understand, but I cannot excuse him because in the future, when history would be written, it will forgive those who committed crimes but not those who were silent. »»
Do not tilt yourself to pressure
Raj has greatly talked about the need for artists to stand up when their work is attacked or arrested. He said that even if governments can try to close uncomfortable conversations, filmmakers must remain attached to their stories. “All powerful government will stop discussions. Secondly, this should also be within artists. They should also be aware of the type of films they make, they would be ready to fight to publish the film. This resilience is necessary.”
No to the ban, yes to choose from
Raj also reacted to the recent ban on 'ABIR GULAAL', a film with Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor. The film would have been withdrawn from its release in India after the terrorist attack of Pahalgam. But Raj opposed the idea of ​​banning films simply because they could arouse controversy. “I am not to ban a film, whether propaganda or not. Unless it promotes the abuse or pornography of children, why stop a film? Let people decide,” he said.
