Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu, who turned 31 on Wednesday, says her forthcoming film Mulk presents \u201ctrue patriotism and nationalism\u201d and those who are having problems with it need to have an open mind. \u201cTrue patriotism and nationalism have been presented in this film, and if anyone has a problem with it, then their idea is probably diluted and they are not open-minded (enough) to see the point from the other side as well. Whoever has a problem with it\u2026 the problem lies within their minds,\u201d Taapsee told IANS in an email interview.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel it\u2019s better we have an open mindset to see what exactly we are trying to say. In Mulk, we have not criticised any community, and neither have we said any community is good or bad. We have just shown the true picture and left it to the audience to make the choice,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Directed by Anubhav Sinha, the film tells the story of a Muslim family trying to reclaim its lost honour. Releasing on Friday, the film also stars Rishi Kapoor, Prateik Babbar, Rajat Kapoor, Ashutosh Rana and Neena Gupta.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the years, we have been conditioned that certain communities need to be looked upon in a certain typical way. So I think we need to question the logic behind it. \u2018Mulk\u2019 is going to question that logic and where did it start and why did it start and the need to change it immediately,\u201d said the actor who has been roped in as the brand ambassador of NoMarks and will be seen in brand\u2019s latest TVC campaign which focuses on the #CheherePeSirfShaanNoNishaan philosophy.<\/p>\n
She said that, with Mulk, they are not providing any solutions, but only hoping for discussions to begin. \u201cWe are hoping that, after this film, people will discuss this issue amongst themselves, talk about these questions, ask each other these questions and eventually try to find a solution. It\u2019s only you and me who can make a difference \u2014 and no third person can help us out,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Keeping in mind the criticism that some filmmakers are facing, the big question is about creative freedom in cinema nowadays. Taapsee said: \u201cCinema is a form of art and like every other art form, cinema also needs freedom of expression.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIt does come with a sense of responsibility\u2026 but when we try to do that, it should get support from the media and the public because we are trying to raise social issues that are prevailing in our society right now and that needs certain consideration and help.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why cinema needs to be given a certain sense of freedom, so the director and writer can portray what they actually feel. And then it is up to you if you really want to watch it. It\u2019s a democratic country and people can do what they want to do.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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