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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ED attaches fresh assets in PMLA case against Reliance Group; total attachment over Rs 10K cr
New Delhi (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth Rs 1,120 crore as part of its money laundering probe against the companies of Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani, officials said.
Eighteen properties, including the Reliance Centre in Mumbai's Ballard Estate, fixed deposits, bank balance and shareholding in unqouted investments of Reliance Anil Ambani Group have been provisionally attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said.
Another set of seven properties of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd, two properties of Reliance Power Ltd, nine properties of Reliance Value Service Private Ltd, fixed deposits in the name of Reliance Value Service Private Ltd, Reliance Venture Asset Management Private Lt, Phi Management Solutions Private Ltd, Adhar Property Consultancy Pvt Ltd, Gamesa Investment Management Private Ltd and investments made in unquoted investment by Reliance Venture Asset Management Private Ltd and Phi Management Solutions Private Ltd have also been attached, they said.
The ED had earlier attached properties worth over Rs 8,997 crore in the bank fraud cases related to Reliance Communications Ltd (RCOM), Reliance Commercial Finance Ltd, and Reliance Home Finance Ltd.
The total attachment in the case against the Reliance Group is now Rs 10,117 crore.
