MUMBAI: Filmmaker Kabir Khan known for his films like ‘Chak De India’, 83, Ek Tha Tiger has been the victim of trolls for being ‘Khan’. In a recent media interaction, the ‘83’ director revealed He said that he feels bad when asked how he reacts to a certain section of people who ask him to go to the neighbouring country Pakistan because of his name.
"One couldn't say to you in person about what they felt ten years ago out of respect and love but today there is no responsibility of owning your own words. It does feel bad. But that is the reality we are living in. I have realised the toxicity or negative impact of social media is more than the positive impact," he said.
"My name is Khan and (hence I am told) Go to Pakistan'. And I have been to Pakistan once and Lakshar said go back to India, so I am neither here nor there. If you show stories, then it evokes every kind of emotion and it is okay," Khan added.
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"Every filmmaker should have their own reflections (in the films that they make). We sometimes show tricolour in the films but today there is a difference between patriotism and nationalism. For nationalism, sometimes we need a counter point or a villain. However, you don't need any such thing for patriotism. Patriotism is a pure love for your country and you don't need a counterpoint. And that was my attempt (with 83')," he added.
With his last film 83, which chronicled India's 1983 World Cup win under Kapil Dev's captainship, Khan said he tried to show patriotism in it.
Credit: BollywoodLife
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