Amid the continuing debate round Aditya Dhar‘s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh being labelled a “propaganda movie,” actor Naveen Kaushik has weighed in, providing a layered tackle the controversy and urging audiences to look past surface-level reactions.
‘Life ka har facet politics se linked hota hai’
Reacting to the discourse sparked by Dhruv Rathee, Naveen informed Hindi Rush, “Mera maanna hai life ka har facet politics se linked hota hai. Chahe wo nationwide politics ho ya interpersonal politics ho. Do logon ki relationship ke andar bhi kahin na kahin politics hoti hai.” (I consider each facet of life is linked to politics — whether or not it’s nationwide politics or interpersonal dynamics. Even in relationships, there may be all the time some degree of politics.)He added, “Politics chhoti-moti bhi hoti hai… koi bhi movie jo achhi banegi, usme kahin na kahin ek politics ya ideology dikhegi.” (Politics exists in delicate methods too… any good movie will replicate some type of politics or ideology.)
‘Yeh movie ek baar dekh ke samajh nahi aayegi’
Talking concerning the movie’s layered storytelling, he mentioned, “Yeh aisi movie nahi hai jisko ek baar dekh ke samajh jaoge. Isko baar-baar dekhna padega… characters aisa kyun kar rahe hain, woh samajhna padega.” (This isn’t a movie you possibly can perceive in a single viewing. You have to watch it a number of instances to know why characters behave the best way they do.)He defined how the movie avoids apparent characterisation, “Yahan pe blatant characters nahi milenge… villain aake nahi bolega ‘foremost tera khoon kar dunga’. Woh haste hue, gaane pe naachte hue bhi aa sakta hai.” (You gained’t discover blatant characters right here… the villain gained’t simply come and declare his intentions. He might be smiling and even dancing whereas doing one thing fallacious.)Including additional, he mentioned, “Logon ko lagega kya khoobsurat lag raha hai, lekin woh kitni bhaddi harkat karne aaya hai… apne hello logon ko maarne walon ko bandook de raha hai.” (It might look charming on the floor, however the character might be doing one thing deeply problematic beneath.)
‘Hero bhi seedha-saadha nahi hai’
Speaking concerning the protagonist, Naveen famous, “Hero yahan aisa nahi hai ki kuch bhi ho jaaye, sab theek kar dega. Woh ek ladki se romance bhi kar raha hai aur uske father ke saath conspiracy bhi… humein nahi pata woh use kar raha hai ya sach mein pyaar karta hai.” (The hero shouldn’t be easy both. He might be in love, or he might be utilizing somebody — the movie retains that ambiguity alive.)He added, “Artwork movie mein aapko nuances pakadne padte hain… is movie mein bhi wahi karna padega.” (In art-driven cinema, it’s worthwhile to decide up nuances — and this movie calls for that from the viewers.)
‘Kaunsi movie hai jisme politics nahi hai?’
Addressing criticism from reviewers like Anupama Chopra, he mentioned, “Aap bata do kaunsi movie hai jisme politics nahi hai… Hollywood ho, European ho, Bollywood ho ya South movies — sab mein kahin na kahin ideology hoti hai.” (Inform me one movie that has no politics… whether or not it’s Hollywood, European, Bollywood, or South cinema — each movie carries some ideology.)He added, “Agar aap ek lens leke dekho, toh kisi bhi cheez ko propaganda bol sakte ho.” (If you happen to select to have a look at it via a sure lens, you possibly can name something propaganda.)
‘Movie ko ek-do baar dekhna chahiye tha’
Echoing R Madhavan’s comment, Naveen mentioned, “First hone ki hod mein logon ne movie dekhe bina hello declare kar diya ki kharab hai… pehle dekh toh lo.” (Within the rush to be the primary to react, individuals judged the movie with out correctly watching it.)He additionally highlighted viewers response, “Pakistan se messages aa rahe hain, Dubai se aa rahe hain… log keh rahe hain movie achhi lagi, jabki unhe Hindi bhi nahi aati.” (I’ve obtained messages from locations like Pakistan and Dubai — individuals who don’t even perceive Hindi are appreciating the movie.)
‘Movie ko hate ka supply mat banao’
Concluding, Naveen emphasised accountable viewing. “Sabke paas freedom of expression hai… aap bol sakte ho, foremost debate kar sakta hoon. Lekin movie ko hate ka supply mat banao, violence ka instigator mat banao.” (Everybody has the suitable to precise their opinion, however a movie shouldn’t turn into a supply of hate or violence.)He added, “Movie hai, movie ke move mein dekhiye. Agar kuch seekhne ko milta hai toh le jaiye… bas usko take pleasure in kijiye.” (It’s a movie — expertise it as one. Take what you be taught from it, and easily take pleasure in it.)
