Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has taken it to Facebook to end the entire hoopla around his series of tweets questioning PM Narendra Modi in the Ae Di Hai Mushkil row. Kashyap who attracted a lot of criticism for including the PM’s name in the raging issue wrote a powerful explanation on his timeline. In the post, he had stated that the moot point of his tweets was to ask that why does the film industry become soft target in every raging issue in the country. He has also clarified how his tweets never intended to ask PM to apologise for his visit but only ‘fairness in judgement’. Here’s what Anurag wrote:
“It’s unfortunate that I have to explain my intention behind my tweet, because others and my industry colleagues have to suffer for me having an opinion.. here it is
I am tired of the film industry being soft targets. We are damned if we do, damned if we don’t! When we don’t involve ourselves, they ask “why is Bollywood quiet now?” When we involve ourselves, we become the scapegoats to distract you from the real news. Either way they use us to sensationalise news. Still, I’d rather put my opinions out there on my own platform, then give the media a bite. NO, Anurag Kashyap did not “ask the PM to apologise”( which most of the headlines would want you to believe, no one has their mind anyways) ,I merely questioned the fairness in judgement of a situation: the PM visited Pakistan for talks at the same time that a filmmaker was working with a Pakistani actor. Neither was aware of future events or mood. Yet only one pays the price. I’m also well aware that the government did not cry “BAN” or demand that Pakistani artists be sent back. Just as I’m aware that the PM himself doesn’t censor my films. But we elected them and so it is their responsibility to protect us from bullies – media or political parties. And when the governing party’s designated members don’t respond in hours of crisis because they are second guessing the mood of the PM then I would rather talk straight to the PM himself. There was also sarcasm in the tweet that followed; ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ was for those mindless trollers who constantly ask for proof of your patriotism. Apparently thats all it takes. It was a jibe at them. Patriotic slogans don’t absolve you from it all. I hope this explains .. ”
Here follows his series of tweets:
@narendramodi Sir you haven’t yet said sorry for your trip to meet the Pakistani PM.. It was dec 25th. Same time KJo was shooting ADHM? Why?
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
@narendramodi why is it that we have to face it while you can be silent??
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
@narendramodi and you actually diverted your trip on our tax money,while the film shot then was on money on which someone here pays interest
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
@narendramodi I am just trying to understand the situation because I am actually dumb and I don’t get it. Sorry if you feel offended..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
Btw Bharat Mata ki Jai Sir @narendramodi
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
@ChickenBiryanii @narendramodi then that was before he went to Pakistan.. Then, he toh surely must say sorry na..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
Just to make it clear, I complain because I expect my government to protect us, I question the PM because I have every right to..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
I am not going to address a party that has become redundant and irrelevant and is trying to find relevance again by using the film industry
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
We have been vulnerable for long, and have been paying the price by being used by every one to find any kind of standing..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
And the real trade between the two countries across the border has not faced any kind of opposition, but we must pay the price for it
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
And anyone who questions my love for the country by shouting , must prove there love by representing the country either on the border ..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
Or prove your love by representing the country in a honourable way.. Not by shouting here..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
And yes sir @narendramodi we need protection.. It’s really high time..
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
I refuse to live in the fear created by blind fanatics that you cannot have a conversation with your PM or question him or expect from him
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
I would rather ask my questions directly to the PM than trying to impress him by fake nationalism of banning “what puts you in news”
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
And media should stop trying to call me because you are wasting your time,because this all that I have to say and they were not drunk tweets
— Anurag Kashyap (@anuragkashyap72) October 16, 2016
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