‘Pathaan’ row: Arjun Kapoor says ‘artists have to do what film demands'

Actor Arjun Kapoor, who is awaiting the release for his upcoming film ‘Kuttey’, recently opened up about the controversy surrounding Shah Rukh Khan’s film ‘Pathaan'. He said that as artists they have to do what the film demands while sticking to authenticity. He also said that these controversies bother him as he belongs from the same industry.

In an interview with a news portal. Arjun said, ‘I think the fact that we are discussing it will give undue advantage to it at this point. We have to trust our censor board and the central government as they operate together. I think everybody has a right to an opinion in a democracy, but we as artists have to do what the film demands and have to stick to that authenticity. I don’t think we need to get caught up in a question that gives undue importance to things that create unnecessary banter and chatter.’

While talking to India Today, the actor further added that their job is to do what the film demands and then hand over the film to the public to decide what bothers them. He said, ‘Our job should always be to do what is needed for the film and then give the film to the people who can decide what offends them and what doesn’t. I think we have followed that for a long time. Every film that gets made has to follow a process, even our film is no exception. We should just trust the process and the rules in a democracy.’

‘Pathaan’ has been embroiled in a controversy ever since the release of its song ‘Besharam Rang’ on December 12, 2022. CBFC has also made several cuts to the film before providing U/A certificate.

On the work front, Arjun Kapoor's ‘Kuttey' will release on January 13. The film also stars Tabu, Radhika Madan, Konkona Sensharma, and Naseeruddin Shah. He also has ‘The Ladykiller’ alongside Bhumi Pednekar in the pipeline.

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