Veteran Actor Naseeruddin Shah opens up on Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Veteran Actor Naseeruddin Shah opens up on Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
As per veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah the relationship amid cinema and society is mutual, with each influencing the other
It seems to be a firm belief of the Veteran actor that cinema’s most important function is to be the record of its times and that it would a “big tragedy” if future generations look at Bollywood movies to understand India of now.
Naseeruddin, was known for his powerful performances in films such as “Nishant”, “Aakrosh”, “Sparsh” and “Masoom”, and was addressing at the ongoing eighth edition of Kerala Literature Festival (KLF).
He thinks that the most important purpose that serious cinema serves is not to bring change in the world. I don’t think thinking is changed after seeing a film, no matter how wonderful it may be. Yes, It may help you raise a few questions. ..Those are the most valuable films,” the veteran star said in a conversation with actor Parvathy Thiruvothu.
“Because these films will be seen 100 years later, and if 100 years later people want to know what India of 2025 was like, and they find a Bollywood film, that would be a big tragedy I think.”
Shah also s howcased the difficulties filmmakers face when creating “honest pictures” that reflect the realities of the times.
Meanwhile, he noted that films attempting to portray the truth often face bans or struggle to find an audience because they lack the commercial elements that make successful films.
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