Scary when films sway people; won’t make films like Chhaava or The Kashmir Files: John Abraham
New Delhi: Actor John Abraham, who is preparing for the release of his upcoming film Tehran, based on the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats, has said he has no interest in making nationalist films, even though such projects often dominate the box office.
Speaking to India Today, the actor reflected on the success of titles like Chhaava and The Kashmir Files, which have stirred both audiences and controversy, and explained why he prefers to steer clear of that trend. He expressed concern over the growing audience for right-wing films, noting that such trends force filmmakers to choose between pursuing commercial success and remaining true to their creative vision. Abraham has opted for the latter, prioritising authenticity over box-office appeal.
When asked if the success of films like Chhaava and The Kashmir Files had ever prompted him to explore similar themes, Abraham said such projects, often made to influence audiences in a hyper-political climate, were a cause for concern. “I have never been tempted, and I will never make those kind of films,” he asserted.
John also addressed the issue of censorship, acknowledging its importance but criticising its current management as less than ideal. He noted that he has maintained a responsible approach in his filmmaking and does not align with any political ideology. “We need censorship, but the way it has been overseen… it’s a bit question mark. They have been good with us, but I have also been responsible with the way I have made my films. I am not right or left wing. I am apolitical,” he remarked.
Earlier this year, he remarked that Hindi cinema is no longer as secular as it once was. Comparing it with Hollywood, he said it was vital for India to preserve its secular fabric, adding that the industry is “walking a very tight rope” in the current climate.
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23-year-old woman found dead at Delhi home; suicide suspected
New Delhi (PTI): A 23-year-old woman was found dead in her house in Delhi's Prem Nagar area, with police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, an official said on Tuesday.
The deceased, identified as Anjali Singh, was found motionless in her room on Monday by her sister and her neighbour.
Police said her father, Vinod Kumar Singh (51), told them that he and his wife were away at work at the time of the incident, while their son and the other daughter were also not at home at the time of the incident.
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According to the family, the room in which Anjali was found was locked from the inside. The door was later forcibly opened by a neighbour and her sister with the help of a crowbar.
Her body was found lying on the bed inside the room, police said.
Preliminary inquiry revealed that Anjali had allegedly hanged herself using a piece of cloth tied to the ceiling fan.
It is suspected that the noose eventually might have loosened or torn off, resulting in her being found lying on the bed.
Family members informed the police that Anjali was a final-year student of a librarian science course from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). About a week ago, her final-year examination results were declared, and she had failed, following which she had been under depression, they said.
The family has not raised any allegation of foul play, police said, adding that no suicide note or external injury marks were found on the body during the initial inspection.
Inquest proceedings have been initiated in the matter as per the law. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death, and further investigation is underway, police added.
