When discussing shows like Mirzapur, which prominently feature profanity, Shweta Tripathi Sharma told Bollywood Bubble that as actors, their role is to serve the story authentically.If the creators deem the language necessary for the character and narrative integrity, it should be included with a clear purpose beyond mere entertainment or spice.
Vijay responded by expressing his personal background, noting that profanity was normalized in his family. He sees it as a genuine representation of how people speak in certain environments. Varma emphasized that if he were to portray his family in a film, he would maintain this authenticity rather than altering it, as he believes it reflects their true essence without judgment.
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He elaborated, drawing a parallel to the controversy around the artist Chamkila‘s work, where opinions on obscenity vary. Varma emphasized that “Mirzapur” is a personal creation set in a specific cultural context where people speak freely even in front of their parents. He emphasized his stance against self-censorship and moral policing, contrasting it with the widespread use of profanity in media and public discourse today.