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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nVeteran actor Annu Kapoor<\/a> weighed in on the ongoing debate around political narratives in films, as he responded to claims that facts and timelines in Dhurandhar have been distorted to suit a particular ideology.Speaking to Siddharth Kannan, the veteran actor made it clear that propaganda in cinema is nothing new and has existed for decades.\u201cFrom what I know, the film has earned around Rs 800\u2013900 crore. So what\u2019s the problem? Others can also make such films,\u201d he said, adding, \u201cPropaganda has always been there. It\u2019s not something new.\u201d<\/p>\n Citing past examples, Annu Kapoor referred to older films like Kissa Kursi Ka, which faced bans, to underline how cinema has long intersected with politics.\u201cThis is a democracy. Twists and distortions have always been there and will always be there. If the majority is supporting something, then that\u2019s how the country functions,\u201d he said.Using a relatable analogy, Kapoor added that just like a podcast becomes popular because more people watch it, films too thrive on public support. \u201cWhy cry about it? Winning and losing are part of life,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n Watch<\/span><\/p>\n Anurag Kashyap Reacts To Dhurandhar\u2019s Success, Leaves A Mysterious Political Warning<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The actor also addressed the ongoing conversation around changing power dynamics in the film industry, especially the rise of outsiders.Dismissing the idea that this is a recent shift, Kapoor said, \u201cThis has always been happening. Earlier, we just didn\u2019t see it because media wasn\u2019t as strong.\u201dHe went on to list some of Hindi cinema\u2019s biggest legends, emphasising that many of them came from outside the industry: Dilip Kumar<\/a>, Dev Anand, Dharmendra<\/a>, Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Vinod Khanna, and Shah Rukh Khan.\u201cAll of them were outsiders. They didn\u2019t have godfathers. They made it on their own,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Touching upon the nepotism debate, Kapoor argued that while industry insiders may support their own children, success ultimately depends on the audience.\u201cA father will support his own child\u2014that\u2019s natural. But if nepotism alone worked, every star kid would be a superstar. That\u2019s not the reality,\u201d he explained.According to Kapoor, social media has only amplified these conversations, making industry dynamics more visible than before.\u201cToday, everything comes into prominence because of social media. But the truth is, the system hasn\u2019t changed as much as people think,\u201d he concluded.<\/div>\n\u2018This is a democracy, majority decides\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
On shifting power dynamics<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
\u2018Nepotism doesn\u2019t guarantee success\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n