India more accepting of Pakistani talent: Happy Bhaag Jayegi producer

Yet another Bollywood film has been blocked from releasing in the country, and with that said, it seems Pakistan just can't get enough of censoring Bollywood flicks.

With six days to the roadblock of Momal Shaikh’s Bollywood film Happy Bhaag Jayegi, the disappointed producer Aanand L Rai says India is more welcoming of Pakistan's talent, reports Hindustan Times.



“I feel proud to be part of a country, where I have the freedom to express myself.” So, would it be fair to say that India is more accepting of Pakistani talent? “Yes, definitely,” Anand said.

The producer says he feels 'sad for the people of Pakistan.'

He believes that Pakistani's 'have been deprived of so many things because of political pressures.'

Commenting on the standard roles of the Khan's of Bollywood, Anand says, "The Khans have done varied roles throughout their career. They tapped into their talent. They are intelligent and understand the process of film-making. It’s the audience that demands that SRK be shown in a romantic role or Salman be seen in an action-oriented one."



The Tanu Weds Mannu producer reveals he knows he is 'ordinary' and has become a director with difficulty but he loves story telling.

"But I love telling stories. I enjoy the process, and I don’t want to complicate film-making. I want to keep it simple, and I want to be known as a teller of small stories,” he said.

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"I don’t want to complicate film-making. I want to keep it simple, and I want to be known as a teller of small stories,” he added. The producer is geared up to work with Shah Rukh Khan in his upcoming venture.

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