'Bheed': Pankaj Kapur reacts to film's criticism, says 'We are so impatient and opinionated'

Veteran actor Pankaj Kapur, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film 'Bheed', has reacted to the criticism that the movie is receiving. He expressed disappointment as the trailer of his film was tagged as 'anti-India' on social media.

In an exclusive conversation with Indian Express, the actor said, 'You must realise that in our society, which is what you’ll also see in our film before a drop of rain happens, people will announce monsoons. We are so impatient and opinionated. Instead of being patient and saying, Ok, let’s reflect upon what is happening, we jump the gun. You can opine, but first, watch the film?'

He added, 'It’s ridiculous that one small teaser, and you start saying it’s a political film. It’s an analytical film that talks about the mindset of our society, how we think, and how we reflect on a given situation! Very few films have shown authorities in a positive sense, the way this film has shown.'

'They should watch the film first to understand what it’s talking about. Anubhav has come up with a fine balance. He has chosen an instance and built a story around it. It’s not saying good, bad, or ugly. It’s just showing you that this is how our minds work,' he concluded.

'Bheed', which stars Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar in lead roles, is set to release in theatres on March 24. It is based on workers' migration during the 2020 lockdown.

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