After Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan Says: ‘Even now questions are being raised about civil liberties and freedom of expression’

Amid the controversy surrounding the song Besharam Rang from Pathaan, Shahrukh Khan took the opportunity to look at how the toxicity of social media affects the collective narrative, ultimately making it divisive and destructive. Soon after, Amitabh Bachchan rocked the audience with his civil liberties speech at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival. Also Read – Rana Daggubati Birthday Special: Did you know the Baahubali star REJECTED these films? Here is the list

The megastar, who is usually known for avoiding political issues, surprised everyone when he addressed issues like civil liberties and freedom of expression. Before making any statement, Big B prepared his ground by referring to the instances of creating communal divide and imposing censorship by the then British rulers during the pre-independence era. Also Read – Rashmika Mandana finally BREAKS SILENCE on facing ban from Kannada film industry for not watching Rishab Shetty’s Kantara; says: “So far…”

He then went on to raise the issue, “Even now I’m sure my colleagues on stage would agree that questions of civil liberties and freedom of expression are being raised.” He also spoke about ace directors like Satyajit Ray and Rittwik Ghatak, who do not shy away from portraying or dealing with socio-political issues through their films. Also Read – Pawan Kalyan fan writes obituary to director Harish Shankar; insists not to remake the Thalapathy Vijay Theri starrer

#WATCHING | ‘Even now questions are being raised about civil liberties and freedom of expression’: Amitabh Bachchan at 28th Kolkata International Film Festival pic.twitter.com/ycBY5LhRP2

— ANI (@ANI) December 15, 2022

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who was the last speaker on the occasion, during her turn indirectly supported the views of both the Bollywood actors, stating that West Bengal always fights bravely to protect unity in diversity and humanity, with the people of the state never bow down to anyone.

On the occasion, Mamata Banerjee also raised the demand for Bharat Ratna for Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who was also present at the event. “He is the pride of India and he is the right person for this award,” she said. To which Amitabh shared his emotional connection saying, “This is the city that gave me my first job. This is the city that gave my wife Jaya Bachchan her first film.”

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