Kamal Explains Why He Refused ‘Gentleman’ & Opted For ‘Indian’!

Universal hero Kamal Haasan needs no introduction. He is arguably the best actor the country has produced and he is a man of many talents. As we know, he is currently doing ‘Indian 2’ which is a sequel to ‘Indian’ which came in the 90s. It was the first collaboration of top director Shankar and Kamal Haasan. The movie was a blockbuster and the strong social message hit the right chord with the audience.

Shankar is known for his commercially grand movies which deal with serious issues in society. Right from his first movie ‘Gentleman’, he followed the same path. Though ‘Gentleman’ was a huge success, Kamal said in an old interview that he rejected it when Shankar approached him that story. As we know, ‘Gentleman’ is a movie that deals with a Brahmin boy becoming a vigilante and stealing from the rich in order to build an education institute as his friend commits suicide for not getting high marks in the education system whereas others get a seat due to reservation.

Kamal said, “If I have differences of opinion and ideologies with films, I have said I can’t do it and have steered away from projects. For example, initially, Shankar’s Gentleman had a different story. It was about the militancy of a Brahmin boy. I said I can’t do this and refused. I also asked him to change the story even if he was going to do it. And I realized that’s what they had done.”

When asked about okaying ‘Indian’ with the same director, he said, “As far as Indian goes, it dealt with problems I faced in my real life. You can’t do a film without having a connection with its ideology. It will then become extremely difficult to get up early at 4 AM and go for shooting without eating. You can’t do all that for a film that you don’t like. Though I had a few issues with the film, I was sure that people would accept it. I found the tone of fascism was a bit high in the film. Other than that, I like the film. The film is a dream of many citizens–a hope that kind of justice is possible.”

‘Indian 2’ has been in the making for a long time and it is expected to hit the screens in June 2024.

Malaika Arora’s Chic Instagram Style

Malaika Arora’s recent Instagram pictures are absolutely charming. She shines in a beautiful white maxi dress, her hair elegantly styled in a high bun, and accessorized with classic jhumkas.

Known for her impeccable fashion sense and grace, Malaika effortlessly steals the spotlight in these snapshots. With each post, she continues to mesmerize her followers with her timeless beauty and stylish looks. Whether it’s her on-screen performances or her social media presence, Malaika always leaves a lasting impression. Her latest Instagram photos showcase her stunning style and radiant personality, earning admiration from fans worldwide.

Born on October 23, 1973, Malaika Arora is a multi-talented Indian personality known for her roles as an actress, dancer, model, VJ, and television personality.In 2008, she ventured into film production alongside her former husband, Arbaaz Khan, establishing Arbaaz Khan Productions, which produced the popular ‘Dabangg’ film series. As an actress, she has graced the screen in films like ‘Kaante’ (2002) and ‘EMI’ (2008). Additionally, she has mesmerized audiences with her captivating dance performances in iconic songs like ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ (1998), ‘Gur Naalo Ishq Mitha’ (1998), ‘Maahi Ve’ (2002), ‘Kaal Dhamaal’ (2005), and ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’ (2010).