Prakash Jha takes an indirect dig at Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Shah Rukh Khan. Here's why
Prakash Jha has slyly asked actors what they are doing who endorse Pan Masala. However, Prakash Jha did not name anyone. He said legendary actors don't have time to work in his films because they are advertising gutka for Rs. 50 crores.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Acclaimed filmmaker Prakash Jha has recently taken a jibe at legendary stars who do not do his films because they get Rs. 50 crores for advertising Gutka. Prakash Jha got excellent reviews for his Aashram 3, and the audiences loved it. The audience is demanding another season of the show sooner than expected.
While talking about Aashram, he spoke about India's filmmaking. Prakash Jha is known for helming movies like Pareeksha, Chakravyuh, Rajneeti, Apaharan, Gangaajal, and Mrityudand. He slammed a few topped stars without naming anyone and said the industry is driven by monetary gains rather than passion for storytelling and filmmaking. Fans have recently slammed Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan for endorsing a tobacco brand.
Prakash Jha slams big stars indirectly
Prakash Jha has slammed actors for endorsing gutka. Jha says he went to scout a location for a school for one of his movies and the school's principal asked him what the people in the industry were doing. Boys in the school were caught having gutka. He also mentioned how the A-listers are shown on hoarding advertising gutka in places like Mugalsarai, Prayagraj, and Lucknow.
Stars Don't Have time, says Prakash Jha
Prakash Jha believes A-listers don't have time to do movies because they get a good sum of money promoting gutka. He emphasized good cinema and said filmmaking is not about money but art. He said the 500-crores it takes to make a film is not how the filmmaking process starts. When A-listers take out time from selling gutka and focus on content, that is when they will come to him. Aashram, a crime drama by Prakash Jha, stars Anupriya Goenka, Tridha Choudhry, Darshan Kumar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles.
Q1. What has Prakash Jha said about A-listers who have endorsed gutka?
A1. Prakash Jha says A-listers don't do his movies because they get Rs. 50-crores selling gutka.
Q2. Who might Prakash Jha be talking about?
A2. Prakash Jha might be talking about Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan, who recently endorsed a gutka brand.
While talking about Aashram, he spoke about India's filmmaking. Prakash Jha is known for helming movies like Pareeksha, Chakravyuh, Rajneeti, Apaharan, Gangaajal, and Mrityudand. He slammed a few topped stars without naming anyone and said the industry is driven by monetary gains rather than passion for storytelling and filmmaking. Fans have recently slammed Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan for endorsing a tobacco brand.
Prakash Jha slams big stars indirectly
Prakash Jha has slammed actors for endorsing gutka. Jha says he went to scout a location for a school for one of his movies and the school's principal asked him what the people in the industry were doing. Boys in the school were caught having gutka. He also mentioned how the A-listers are shown on hoarding advertising gutka in places like Mugalsarai, Prayagraj, and Lucknow.
Stars Don't Have time, says Prakash Jha
Prakash Jha believes A-listers don't have time to do movies because they get a good sum of money promoting gutka. He emphasized good cinema and said filmmaking is not about money but art. He said the 500-crores it takes to make a film is not how the filmmaking process starts. When A-listers take out time from selling gutka and focus on content, that is when they will come to him. Aashram, a crime drama by Prakash Jha, stars Anupriya Goenka, Tridha Choudhry, Darshan Kumar, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles.
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FAQsQ1. What has Prakash Jha said about A-listers who have endorsed gutka?
A1. Prakash Jha says A-listers don't do his movies because they get Rs. 50-crores selling gutka.
Q2. Who might Prakash Jha be talking about?
A2. Prakash Jha might be talking about Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, and Shah Rukh Khan, who recently endorsed a gutka brand.
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