'Borderline woke' generation would 'denounce' SRK's song today: Vikrant Massey
What's the story
Following the resounding success of 12th Fail, Vikrant Massey is set to return with the eagerly-anticipated Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba, alongside Taapsee Pannu and Sunny Kaushal. On a promotion spree, Massey shared his views on the moral policing prevalent in Hindi cinema during a recent interview with Times Now. He suggested that the iconic song Tu Hai Meri Kiran from Shah Rukh Khan's 1993 film Darr would face criticism from today's "borderline woke" generation if it were released now.
Movie musings
Massey reflected on portrayal of love in the upcoming film
During the interview, he elaborated on why the iconic song featuring SRK would have been "denounced." "Today's generation, which is borderline woke, would've denounced it. Where do you draw the line?" he said. Further, he reflected on the portrayal of toxic love and infatuation in his forthcoming movie, directed by Jayprad Desai. The actor stated that audiences are "delusional" to believe that such love exists in reality.
Artistic autonomy
Massey expressed concern over moral policing in creative arts
Massey also voiced his concern about moral policing infiltrating the creative arts space. He observed that this trend has been evident "over the past 7-9 years" and emphasized that it "shouldn't be a thing." The actor lamented, "Unfortunately, our politics or our moral standing has started seeping into creative arts and films, which is unfortunate." His comments underscore a growing tension between societal norms and artistic freedom.
Future films
Massey's upcoming projects and reflections on Hindi cinema
Massey, who made his Bollywood debut with the 2013 film Lootera, has several releases lined up, including Yaar Jigri, Sector 36, The Sabarmati Report, and TME. His most recent appearance was in JioCinema's thriller film, Blackout. Despite a busy schedule, Massey continues to reflect on the changing dynamics of Hindi cinema and the impact of moral policing on creative arts.