Kangana Ranaut, the outspoken Bollywood actress known for her strong opinions on various issues, has recently come out in agreement with Shabana Azmi’s opinion on the “Kerala story.” Shabana Azmi, a veteran actress and social activist, had recently commented on the state of Kerala and its social and economic development, stating that it was a “model for the rest of India.”
Kangana’s agreement with Azmi’s opinion comes at a time when the Indian film is facing a lot of criticism for the negativity and propaganda, with many actors and actresses speaking out against the industry’s entrenched power structures. Kangana herself has been at the forefront of this movement, often speaking out against the “Bollywood mafia” and the culture of nepotism and favoritism that she believes is prevalent in the industry.
The state of Kerala, located in the southern part of India, has often been lauded for its achievements in various fields, including healthcare, education, and social welfare. It has consistently been ranked as one of the top states in India in terms of its human development index, and is widely regarded as a model state for the rest of the country to emulate. However, the film was castigated to its best, only a few have supported it and now we see the veteran actress sharing her views on Twitter. She blamed why Laal Singh Chaddha was not asked to ban, which was done for The Kerala Story, have a look on the tweets:
Those who speak of banning #The Kerala Story are as wrong as those who wanted to ban Aamir Khan’s #Laal Singh Chaadha. Once a film has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification nobody has the right to become an extra constitutional authority .
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) May 8, 2023
So twiterratis who are saying there was only boycotting of LSC and no call for ban kindly refresh your memory . There was a PIL asking for ban pic.twitter.com/wQF17KS9zi
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) May 8, 2023
Kangana’s agreement with Azmi’s opinion on the “Kerala story” is significant because it highlights the importance of looking beyond the narrow confines of the film industry and recognizing the larger social and economic realities of India. It also underscores the need for India as a nation to strive towards greater social and economic equality, something that Kerala has been able to achieve to a large extent. Check her tweet supporting Azmi:
This is a very valid point except for the fact that no one asked for a ban on LSC people just didn’t want to see it for many reasons, major reason was it was a remake of a very popular old Hollywood classic which most people had already seen … https://t.co/n4hLrMyZ9N
— Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) May 8, 2023
However, Kangana’s statement has also attracted criticism from some quarters, with many pointing out that her views on social and political issues have often been controversial and divisive. Some have accused her of playing to the gallery and using social issues to further her own political agenda.
