'Jhoothi filmein ban rahi hain,' says Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui didn't hold back at NDTV Creators's Manch Season 2, saying, Nahi, jhoothi filmein ban rahi hain hamare yahan. Fake filmein ban rahi hain. Yeh sab jaante hain.
He urged filmmakers to stick to the truth and not mislead society.
Siddiqui's comments came while discussing films' impact on society
Siddiqui's comments came up while discussing how movies can influence people, especially now with all the tension between the US Israel, and Iran.
He pointed out that audiences are smart—they know what's real and what's just a set narrative.
His latest project is Netflix's Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders.
His remarks drew parallels to controversial films online
Online, many linked his remarks to films like The Kerala Story and Dhurandhar, which some see as propaganda.
It's not the first time Siddiqui has spoken up. During the The Kerala Story controversy, he commented against banning films and spreading fake news.