Close X
Saturday, November 23, 2024
ADVT 
Bollywood

Don't Need To Bring Others Down To Show Indians Are Good: Meghna Gulzar

IANS, 18 May, 2018 01:42 PM
    Filmmaker Meghna Gulzar, who is currently celebrating the success of her latest release "Raazi", believes that there was no need to bring Pakistanis down to show Indians were right on their path in the story.
     
    Meghna along with "Raazi" team was present at the success party of the film on Wednesday.
     
    When asked why Meghna as a director, unlike other filmmakers, opted not to show the Pakistanis in bad light, she said: "Because they are human too, they are just like us. And to shows ourselves good we don't have to show others bad or evil."
     
    "It was our intention to show what we wanted with simplicity and truth for which we didn't have to become preachy or develop a propaganda. The story was such that we did not need these additional traits."
     
    Karan Johar, who hosted the press conference and also is associated with the film as co-producer, was asked how Dharma Production did a film like this which is out of their usual genre. 
     
    "We have really tried to break the myth of what people perceive Dharma production to be and we have done films that have broken the mould but we are still being asked this question so, there is something we are doing wrong.
     
    "I don't know what to do, as people only remember us by 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' and 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham'," Said Karan.
     
    Based on Harinder Sikka's book "Calling Sehmat", the story of "Raazi" revolves around a young Kashmiri girl who gets married to a Pakistani Army officer and becomes a spy to give inside information about the neighbouring country to protect her own.
     
    Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat in the film while Vicky Kaushal essays the Pakistani officer's role.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Madhuri Dixit: The 'Dhak Dhak' Girl Who Danced Her Way Into Our Hearts Turns 51

    Bollywood stars like Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Shraddha Kapoor wished actress Madhuri Dixit Nene on her 51st birthday on Tuesday, hoping she has a year full of happiness.

    Madhuri Dixit: The 'Dhak Dhak' Girl Who Danced Her Way Into Our Hearts Turns 51

    I've Been School Girlish In My Choices: Aishwarya Rai

    I've Been School Girlish In My Choices: Aishwarya Rai
    In hindsight, actress and former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan feels she has been "schoolgirlish" in her choices and feels she should have been more fierce about taking up projects.

    I've Been School Girlish In My Choices: Aishwarya Rai

    Amitabh Bachchan Addresses Trolls; Here's What He Has To Say

    Amitabh Bachchan Addresses Trolls; Here's What He Has To Say
    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he has no time to attend to abuses or trolls as he would rather spend time for work and his fans, whom he refers to as his "extended family (Ef)".

    Amitabh Bachchan Addresses Trolls; Here's What He Has To Say

    At Cannes, Sonam Kapoor Plants A Kiss On Mahira Khan’s Forehead. See Pics

    At Cannes, Sonam Kapoor Plants A Kiss On Mahira Khan’s Forehead. See Pics
    Art has a unifying power, and proving it at the 71st Cannes Film Festival where Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan shared a warm moment greeting each other here and displayed bonhomie on Monday.

    At Cannes, Sonam Kapoor Plants A Kiss On Mahira Khan’s Forehead. See Pics

    Arjun Patiala First Look: This Diljit Dosanjh Film Looks Like A Laugh Riot We Would Love To Explore

    Arjun Patiala First Look: This Diljit Dosanjh Film Looks Like A Laugh Riot We Would Love To Explore
    Diljit Dosanjh, who is gearing up for Soorma opposite Taapsee Pannu, has become the current favourite of Bollywood ever since his Hindi film debut in Udta Punjab.

    Arjun Patiala First Look: This Diljit Dosanjh Film Looks Like A Laugh Riot We Would Love To Explore

    I'm Proud To Be A Mother: Karan Johar

    I'm Proud To Be A Mother: Karan Johar
    On the occasion of Mother's Day on Sunday, filmmaker Karan Johar says he is proud to be a mother to his children Roohi and Yash.

    I'm Proud To Be A Mother: Karan Johar