Prakash Raj criticizes Bollywood industry for avoiding political discourse; says, “Half of them are sold” : Bollywood News

Prakash Raj, known for his outspoken political views, recently opened up about Bollywood's stance on political issues. In a candid interview, the Wanted actor discussed how the industry tends to remain silent on such matters. He pointed out that while some in the industry are simply afraid to speak out, “half of them are sold,” implying that they are either influenced or compromised in some way, while the other half remains silent out of fear.

Prakash Raj criticizes Bollywood industry for avoiding political discourse; says, “Half of them are sold”

In an interview with Lallantop, Prakash Raj emphasized that any government will attempt to suppress open discussions, but filmmakers should remain steadfast. He urged that despite such challenges, filmmakers should continue to create meaningful films and demonstrate the resilience needed to ensure their release, regardless of political pressures.

Prakash said, “Any powerful government will stop discussions. Secondly, it should be within the artists also. They should also have the consciousness of the kind of films that they make, they would be willing to fight to release the film. That resilience is needed.”

The National Award-winning actor was also forthright in discussing his colleagues, added, “Half of them are sold, my own colleagues, and half of them are afraid because they don’t have the strength. I have a very close friend who, told me, ‘Prakash aap mein dum hai, aap bol sete hai, mein nahin bol pata (You have the strength, you can speak up, I can’t).’ I told him that I understand but I can’t excuse him because in future, when history would be written, it will forgive those who committed crimes but not those who were silent. Everybody is responsible.”

Prakash Raj was also questioned about the lack of roles he receives in the industry due to his activism. He responded, “They are just worried that if they work with us in a film, they won’t get what they expect. So, this is part and parcel of it. This environment is like that. It makes me stronger to say that this is not right, so we will have to fight, we will have to raise our voice.”

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