PK is a film that stirs discussion: Boman Irani
“People may agree and may even disagree but then they have to respect it (the concept of PK) because we are also respecting their view,” Boman, who has a key role in the film, said.
PK, which is doing well at the box office, has been recieving mixed reactions from audiences for its content. While some have slammed it, saying it mocks Hindu traditions, a lot of people have called it the best film of 2014.
“It is a thought-provoking film that stirs discussion as well,” Irani says and feels that “any film worth a debate is a good film.” “It is a point of view and you have to respect that,” said the 55-year-old.
Some groups, including Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP), an Indian right-wing Hindu nationalist non-governmental organisation are demanding a curb on such movies that hurt religious sentiments of Hindus.
However, Irani is not deterred by such groups, instead he feels happy with their reaction because it has engaged people into discussion over the sensitive issue as religion and God.
“Of course people will (protest and create controversy)... everybody will do it. But it is so nice because everybody is having discussion about it and anything worth a debate is a good film,” Irani said.
Further talking about Hirani, the actor said that his films always make people think and re-assess their own values. “Rajkumar Hirani films will always have something to think about. You agree or disagree with the film or you like or dislike a film, that’s a different thing but his films will at least make you think,” Irani, who has worked with Hirani in films like Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, said.
“His films will make you re-assess your own values and re-evaluate yourselves saying ‘maybe he is right may be he is wrong but I am thinking’ and that thought has to be respectful because he is respecting the audience,” he added.
Featuring Aamir Khan as an alien, the film also stars Anushka Sharma, Sushant Singh Rajput and Sanjay Dutt.
Published in The Express Tribune, December 30th, 2014.
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I think Boman is right. Just because muslims are not able to question their superstitious believs, Hindu should not stop questioning theirs.
@Liberal: Obsession?? If mentioning the fact is obsession, then let it be. By the way, no other religion has issued as many death threats as the religion of "peace".
@Manju: Item songs? narrow minds?
@someone: Wow, obsessed with Islam, aren't you? Keep in mind that the director and producer of the movie are hindus themselves.
It's a beautiful movie telling the truth of our lives. It seems, the majority of us are religiously hostage which we never have realize. This movie will enlighten many of us!
I saw it and loved it, the concept is not to mock Hinduism but to bring enlightenment to everyone who have unfortunately, surrendered their mental acumen to dogmatic beliefs.
@ali: No doubt with a narrow mind like yours, innocent school children end up with Peshawar fate..
Well Sir, try to launch such a discussion on another major religion in India. You may end up wearing "niqab" in public for your safety.
Bollywood Trash. No wonder with posters like these, Women molestation is an indian passtime.