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Actor Adil Hussain and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga are in the limelight after Hussain expressed his discomfort with the film ‘Kabir Singh‘, the Hindi remake of Arjun Reddy, directed by Vanga.
Hussain, known for his selective and critically acclaimed work, stated that he was embarrassed to be associated with the film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga responded with a tweet, claiming credit for making Adil Hussain famous.During an interaction with India Today NE, Adil addressed Vanga’s remark.
In response to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s tweet, Adil Hussain expressed disbelief that Vanga had taken the time to count his films. He questioned whether directors like Ang Lee or Mira Nair, with whom he had worked, were less famous than Vanga.
The actor acknowledged that while Vanga might be upset by his comments, he never intended to blame him. Adil admitted that not reading the entire script before agreeing to the film was a mistake on his part, and he recognized it as a significant blunder after watching the movie.
Hussain has worked with the filmmakers Lee and Nair in ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’, respectively.
In the same interview, Adil Hussain emphasized the influential power of cinema, noting its ability to impact people deeply. He expressed concern about the types of films being made, particularly in a country where statues of heroes are erected and revered. He pointed out the need to consider the ‘innocence and intellectual level’ of the audience. Adil asserted his right to criticize films that glorify violence and misogyny.
Hussain, known for his selective and critically acclaimed work, stated that he was embarrassed to be associated with the film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga responded with a tweet, claiming credit for making Adil Hussain famous.During an interaction with India Today NE, Adil addressed Vanga’s remark.
In response to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s tweet, Adil Hussain expressed disbelief that Vanga had taken the time to count his films. He questioned whether directors like Ang Lee or Mira Nair, with whom he had worked, were less famous than Vanga.
The actor acknowledged that while Vanga might be upset by his comments, he never intended to blame him. Adil admitted that not reading the entire script before agreeing to the film was a mistake on his part, and he recognized it as a significant blunder after watching the movie.
Hussain has worked with the filmmakers Lee and Nair in ‘Life of Pi’ and ‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’, respectively.
In the same interview, Adil Hussain emphasized the influential power of cinema, noting its ability to impact people deeply. He expressed concern about the types of films being made, particularly in a country where statues of heroes are erected and revered. He pointed out the need to consider the ‘innocence and intellectual level’ of the audience. Adil asserted his right to criticize films that glorify violence and misogyny.
