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'An artiste doesn't need to bring his politics to his work'
Updated On: 26 November, 2020 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
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A still from The Family Man
At a time when most big-ticket films are shying away from the marquee, makers of Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari took the brave step, making it the first Bollywood release post the pandemic. Leading man Manoj Bajpayee is grateful that people stepped out to watch the comedy despite the current scenario. "It was a risk and a triumph. More than anything, it was a gesture to indicate that we, as the film industry, support theatres," he says.
Manoj Bajpayee, who recently won the Best Actor gong at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for his performance in The Family Man, is eagerly awaiting its second season. However, the past few weeks have been perplexing for artistes and filmmakers dabbling in digital entertainment. Earlier this month, the government brought the video-streaming platforms under the ambit of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Even though rumours suggest that the platforms may have to apply for approval of the content they wish to stream, details of the regulation are unclear.
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