Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu' Is An Extremely Mainstream Film: Shahid

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 Aug, 2018 01:26 PM
  • ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu' Is An Extremely Mainstream Film: Shahid
Actor Shahid Kapoor says his forthcoming film "Batti Gul Meter Chalu" is an extremely mainstream film which has elements of fun, humour and issue-based commentary.
 
 
Shahid was interacting with the media at the trailer launch of "Batti Gul Meter Chalu" along with his co-actors Shraddha Kapoor and Divyendu Sharma, director Shree Narayan Singh and producer Bhushan Kumar on Friday here.
 
 
Asked whether it's his conscious effort to mix up an issue-based film with his commercial film releases, Shahid said: "I don't think this film isn't a mainstream film. I think it's an extremely mainstream film. I think issues don't make a film non-mainstream. 
 
"It's the take on the issue, which makes a film non-mainstream. If this film had some serious title then this film's tonality would have been different and its reach would have been slightly limited.
 
 
"I always feel that if you want to say something good then it must reach a wider audience and I think that's the talent of Shree (Narayan Singh) Sir because the title of his earlier film included word ‘toilet' which can put off people but it could reach such a large number of people."
 
 
 
 
Praising the director more, the actor said: "The way he tells his story is like a commercial film. So, I think title of our film is very quirky and the film is full of humour and fun. In between all that, wherever we have got chance to give a message we have given the message about the issue."
 
 
Talking about relevance of the film in India, Shahid said: "It talks about the issue of electricity which is a fundamental human right in India. There are around 31 million homes in our country where there is no electricity. 
 
 
"We all must have experienced that there is certain rise in the amount of bills after privatisation of electricity so, it's really a relevant issue. 
 
 
"I think metro cities like Mumbai don't have to deal with scarcity of electricity but if you go to the interior parts of India then you will realise how important this issue is among common people."

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

We Are Proud Indians Because Of You: Big B To Dipa Karmakar

Amitabh Bachchan has congratulated ace Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who won gold at the Artistic Gymnastics World Challenge Cup. The megastar also praised her by saying that he was a proud Indian because of her.

We Are Proud Indians Because Of You: Big B To Dipa Karmakar

Priyanka Chopra To Star In Shonali Bose's 'The Sky Is Pink'

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has been roped in director-writer Shonali Bose's next titled "The Sky Is Pink" and has already started prepping for the Hindi film.

Priyanka Chopra To Star In Shonali Bose's 'The Sky Is Pink'

I'm More Liberated As An Actor In My Late 40s: Manisha Koirala

Her 40s have been eventful and enlightening. Actress Manisha Koirala, a cancer survivor, says contrary to common perception that middle-aged female actors get less work in Bollywood, she feels liberated more than ever.

I'm More Liberated As An Actor In My Late 40s: Manisha Koirala

Nora Fatehi To Star In Arabic Singer's Music Video

  Actress Nora Fatehi, who indulges in different styles like belly dancing and hip hop, will star in the official video of an Arabic singer's original song.

Nora Fatehi To Star In Arabic Singer's Music Video

Disturbing To See One Religion Being Targeted: Taapsee Pannu

Disturbing To See One Religion Being Targeted: Taapsee Pannu
Actress Taapsee Pannu, who is gearing up for the release of her forthcoming courtroom drama "Mulk", says it is disturbing to see a particular religion being targeted.

Disturbing To See One Religion Being Targeted: Taapsee Pannu

Akshay Kumar Starts Shooting For Housefull 4 With Bobby Deol, Riteish Deshmukh. See Pic

Akshay Kumar Starts Shooting For Housefull 4 With Bobby Deol, Riteish Deshmukh. See Pic
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar on Monday began shooting for "Housefull 4", the fourth film in Sajid Nadiadwala's comedy franchise.

Akshay Kumar Starts Shooting For Housefull 4 With Bobby Deol, Riteish Deshmukh. See Pic