Actress Lara Dutta has offered a rare perspective on the political landscape of the country. In a recent interview with Zoom, Lara discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks about Muslims during a rally in Rajasthan, a topic that has sparked widespread discussion and debate throughout the nation over the past week.
In the interview, Lara said one must ‘hold up to their convictions’. “Ultimately, we’re all human beings. It’s incredibly challenging to appease everyone all the time. Just as actors aren’t immune to online criticism, neither is the Prime Minister of our country. We all take it in our stride. You can’t constantly tiptoe around issues just to avoid upsetting one side or the other. Ultimately, you have to stay true to your beliefs and convictions. If he has the courage to do so, then kudos. Ultimately, you have to stand by what you believe in,” she said.
What did PM Modi say?
At a rally in Rajasthan, PM Modi said that when the Congress party was in government, ‘they said Muslims have the first right over the country’s resources.’ If it returns to power, the party ‘will gather all your wealth and distribute it among those who have more children’, he said as the crowd applauded.
“They will distribute it among infiltrators,” he continued, saying, “Do you think your hard-earned money should be given to infiltrators?”
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What’s next for Lara Dutta
Currently, Lara is promoting her upcoming series titled “Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond.” In the series, Lara Dutta takes on the role of a power broker, exploring the complexities of modern warfare and geopolitical intricacies.
Directed by Santosh Singh, the series pledges to uncover untold narratives surrounding a significant defensive operation, providing insight into the fusion of traditional and modern warfare strategies. In an interview with ANI, addressing doubts surrounding patriotic storylines, Lara emphasized the importance of acknowledging and valuing narratives originating from India.
She remarked, “People will always say that this is propaganda. But we don’t say that when we watch other Hollywood films or Zero Dark Thirty or whatever we watch. So, why do we always apply this to our country’s things?”
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