Bollywood icon Sunny Deol recently got into an in-depth conversation BBC Asian Network Journalist Haroon Rashid addresses the controversy surrounding his latest hit film bridge 2, The actor delves deep into the political aspects of the film, its portrayal of cross-border relations and the impact of cinema on social perceptions.

In the interview, Haroon questions Sunny about the concerns raised by some viewers bridge 2 It is an anti-Pakistani film. Sunny responded, “Look it’s basically mostly a political thing. It’s not really people who are real people because that’s the end of it.” [the] day, there’s all of humanity.”

Continuing further, Sunny said, “Whether it is here or there, everyone is in this together. And even you will see throughout the film, I have never let anyone down because I don’t like people or anyone.” I don’t believe in running into anything and Tara Singh is not like that.” type of person.”

Addressing the political climate during the making and release of the film, Aaron highlighted how bridge 2 It was created and released in a “very politically tense environment” where “people’s religious identity is in question.” Sunny said, “We all want peace, you know, and nobody wants all this to happen. But it’s time to start looking at politics, not the world.” [the point of view of votes] Because everyone does it for the sake of votes.”

On this, Haroon reiterated his point and asked, “But you are also a part of politics, aren’t you?” Sunny acknowledged her role but insisted on different views in the political arena, saying, “I am a part of it. But everyone has their own point of view. And whatever you are and what you feel about it , I would not like to discuss it because it will happen.” There will be insult or people will like it or people will disturb it or people will say different things. It’s not my idea.”

Aaron then inquired about the use of religious phrases and imagery during scenes of violence in the film. Sunny replied, “Look again like I would say, don’t take this film so seriously. And if you are asking frankly, a lot of rubbish is happening on digital platforms. There are a lot of news channels where they There is a lot of nonsense that is affecting everything. But cinema comes for entertainment. It is not coming from any other point of view.”

He further explained, “And then obviously, there is exaggeration in cinema because you want the characters to be like that. If they’re not exaggerated, you don’t enjoy it. Because if a person is bad, you’ want to say no.” , that’s bad. If a person is good, you want to see that good. And it’s a definite area of ​​cinema.”

Haroon then raised concerns about the possible impact of such portrayals, to which Sunny acknowledged that cinema influences its audience, adding, “Yeah, I mean, cinema influences, characters influence .I feel as an actor I am responsible to do characters that will be relatable to kids.”

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