Now Ravi Kishan plans to make a Modi biopic in Bhojpuri
The actor-turned-politician is contesting elections from Gorakhpur on a BJP ticket.
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Ravi Kishan said he will continue to work in cinema.
GORAKHPUR (UP): Film actor and BJP's Gorakhpur Lok Sabha candidate Ravi Kishan Sunday said he will make a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bhojpuri so that the speakers of that language can know more about the leader.
Kishan said he also plans to make Bhojpuri films on the lives of Swami Vivekanada and former premier late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
"I have several projects in mind, including Modiji's biopic in Bhojpuri, so that people get to know more about him. Apart from this I am also planning to make biopics of Swami Vivekananda and Atal Bihari Vajpayee," the Bhojpuri film star told in an interview.
Regarding his career prospects in the film industry after entering politics, Kishan said he will continue to work in cinema.
(L-R) Narendra Modi, Swami Vivekananda and Atal Bihari Vajpayee "I will not stop working as an actor and film maker. I plan to make a studio here in Gorakhpur after the elections. Both, social service and film making will go hand in hand," Ravi Kishan said.
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The actor said he is inspired by Modi's life story and wants to share it with Bhojpuri-speaking people.
"I am very much inspired by the life of Modi ji. In 2014, I heard Modi ji speak about toilets. For the first time, I saw a prime minister with such an outlook. I was impressed," said the actor who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in February 2017.
Kishan further said he will start working on these films once the general elections get over.
He, however, made no comments about Modi's biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' which was to hit the screens on April 11 but the Election Commission ordered a ban on its release till May 19.
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The Supreme Court also refused to interfere with the Election Commission's order banning release of the biopic.
The film is now slated for release on May 24, a day after the election results are announced.
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Kishan said actor-turned-politicians like N T Rama Rao and Vinod Khanna inspire him and he wants to project himself as a serious politician just like them.
"I want to become a serious politician like N T Rama Rao and Vinod Khanna who were from the film industry but joined politics and worked with utmost seriousness," Kishan said.
"If I was not serious about politics, I would not have left behind my successful career to become a politician," the actor said.
"Prime Minister Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have given me their blessings because they understand my seriousness," he said further.
'Sardar', 'Thackeray', 'Yatra': 8 Political Movies To Binge-Watch This Poll Season
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The 2019 Lok Sabha elections have kicked off in India. As the world's largest democracy gears up to choose its next leader, a strong sense of patriotism can be sensed amongst voters and the Indian film industry as well. This year has already witnessed the release of a number of biopics on political leaders and there's more to come.
As the film fraternity aims to keep fans on their toes with a politically-strong dose of entertainment, here are 8 movies you must binge-watch this poll season.
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Ketan Mehta's 'Sardar' is a 1993 biographical drama on one of India's greatest freedom fighters, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The film featured Paresh Rawal as Patel and was an account of Sardar Patel's political career as India slowly traced its way to independence.
The movie received positive response from critics and Rawal was hailed for his larger than life portrayal of Patel.
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Directed by Khushboo Ranka and Vinay Shukla, 'An Insignificant Man' is a 2017 socio-political documentary based on the rise of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led by Arvind Kejriwal and how they shook Indian politics while trying to keep their ideology alive. The film featured Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Yogendra Yadav and Santosh Koli in pivotal roles.
The movie was about the rise of anti-corruption movement in India by AAP and how it gained traction through its campaigns. It captured the day-to-day functioning of AAP from December 2012 till December 2013 ending with the Delhi elections.
The movie was appreciated by critics and audiences and enjoyed a good theatrical run.
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The film chronicles Rama Rao journey from being a film star to a politician whose urge to serve people becomes a bigger obsession than his love for cinema. It received mixed response from critics and fans and was not a big hit at the box office.
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'The Accidental Prime Minister', a Vijay Ratnakar Gutte directorial, is a biopic on India's former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The film is an adaptation of Sanjay Baru's memoir of the same name. Baru was Singh's media advisor. The film, which featured Anupam Kher and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles, released on January 11 this year. It showcased Singh's 10-year-long journey as a PM of the world's largest democracy. However, the movie was involved in a row of controversies before it could go on the floors.
It was first accused of tarnishing the reputation of few top officials. Later, a Delhi-based designer filed a complaint seeking a stay on the movie's trailer. Despite all turmoil, it released on the same date and was host to a mixed response from critics and fans. Kher's portrayal of Singh was rated 'convincing' and some fans termed the film as 'well made'.
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Directed by Abhijit Pansey, 'Thackeray' is a 2019 biopic on the life of the late Shiv Sena founder, Bal Thackeray. The film featured Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao in lead roles and went on the floors on January 25 this year. This day marked Thackeray's 93rd birth anniversary.
The movie showcased the prime events of Thackeray's life and his achievements. 'Thackeray' initially was involved in a conflict with film certification board for some of its dialogues. It was host to a mixed response from critics, where majority did not give it a good review. Nevertheless, Siddiqui's strong portrayal of the former Shiv Sena chief was hailed by fans at large.
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Mahi V. Raghav's directorial 'Yatra' is a 2019 Telugu biographical film which pays tribute to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy. The movie stars Mammotty in lead role and chronicles the life of Reddy as the CM from 2004 to 2009. Its main focus was the 900-mile walking tour which Reddy took as a part of his election campaign. Critics appreciated the makers for drawing a fine line between political drama and a propaganda movie. However, most fans said that the film did not do justice to the great leader.
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A Vivek Agnihotri directorial, 'The Tashkent Files' revolves around the mysterious death of India's former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah and Mithun Chakraborty in pivotal roles. Few days before its release, the makers were served a legal notice by the former PM's grandsons.
The film was host to poor response from critics and was termed politically-motivated in light of the ongoing elections. However, the leading cast was hailed for its strong performance.
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Nehal Dutta's 'Baghini: Bengal Tigress' is a 2019 movie inspired by the journey of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The film is slated to release on May 3. Its trailer is out and the film was earlier believed to be a biopic on Banerjee. However, makers later clarified that it's only inspired by her struggle.
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