Actor Shah Rukh Khan has broken the silence on the Pathan controversy. Amidst the controversy over the film, he made a public statement for the first time. Shahrukh said in gestures at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Thursday – Whatever the world may do. Me and all the positive people you are… are all alive! Shahrukh’s gesture was for those who are trolling the film on social media.
Shahrukh did not stop there. He also took a class of those who create narratives on social media. Talking about modern times and social media, Shah Rukh said – In today’s time, a collective narrative is given by social media.
I had read somewhere, negativity increases the use of social media. Apart from this, its commercial value also increases. Such stories serve to mislead and divide us. Shahrukh said – Whatever happens, we have to remain positive. Stay away from negative thinking. Netaji Indoor Stadium echoed with applause as soon as Shahrukh spoke so much.
Shahrukh touched the feet of Amitabh Bachchan
Earlier, Shahrukh Khan, who reached the program, won the hearts of crores of people with his style. He touched the feet of Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan in the presence of big personalities. Rani Mukherjee was also seen touching the feet of Jaya Bachchan.
Mamta said – Bharat Ratna should be given to Amitabh
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also attended the inauguration of the 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival along with all the film stars. CM Mamta, who reached the festival, has demanded to give Bharat Ratna to Amitabh Bachchan.
Mamta said- Bengal will demand to give Bharat Ratna to Amitabh for his long time contribution to Indian cinema. Amitabh Bachchan also spoke in the program. He said that even now questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression.
Bengal neither bows its head nor begs
Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee also targeted BJP in gestures. Mamta said- Bengal fights for humanity, unity, diversity and integration. Bengal neither bows its head nor begs. For humanity, for unity in diversity, Bengal has always fought with courage. This fight will continue even further. Bengal never bows down, never begs, always holds its head high.
Mahesh Bhatt said – cannot reject western thought
Mahesh Bhatt also spoke in the program. He said- In today’s political environment, the children of India try to reject western ideas. This is not our mission. These words of Tagore should resonate in the hearts of all Indians that India is meant to unite all castes.
Bhatt further said – Rejecting any caste, any culture is not the spirit of India. Our highest aim should be to understand all things with sympathy and love. This is the spirit of India.
This film was selected for the inauguration
The opening film of the 28th Kolkata Film Festival is Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Abhimaan. During this, West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee and cricket legend Sourav Ganguly were also seen. Please tell me that the film festival will run till 22 December. 183 films from 42 countries have been selected for the festival.
A total of 1078 films from 57 countries applied for the festival. Around 215 shows will be screened at 10 venues in Kolkata during this period. An exhibition on Satyajit Ray, talk shows and discussions on films, and workshops will also be held during the festival.
