Days after members of the Kapoor Family - Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan, among others - met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, Kangana Ranaut reacted to their meeting.
Ranaut, who is a sitting BJP MP, called members of the film industry meeting PM Modi an important step. She explained that Bollywood stars are 'orphaned' and, therefore, it is important for somebody to give them proper guidance.
While speaking to Aaj Tak, Ranaut said, "I think our film industry needs guidance. This is soft power and it is underutilized. Today, be it PM Modi or our other guides or Information Broadcast Ministry or other programs, I have also been a part of the industry for 20 years. I think this industry is completely orphaned. Because they do not have guidance. Whether it is Jihadi agenda or Palestinian agenda, anyone can capture them. They have no guidance at all, they do not know where to go."
Ranaut further made shocking allegations against the film industry, claiming that actors often get lured into questionable activities. "They gave them some money and made them do anything anywhere. Dawood takes them to his parties. They often become targets of hawala and drugs. They are very vulnerable. They are given responsibilities. They are allowed to meet. They also feel that yes, we meet the Prime Minister. He looks after our work. He thinks about us. Such things don't happen there. They feel that they can do anything. They will go and dance at gangsters' parties. They feel that no one is watching them," she added.
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In conclusion, Ranaut said, "It is a very good step that they are looking at the mainstream. We do not get the same treatment as other industries. We make so many films, generate so much revenue. To be factual, yes, I have requested to meet PM Modi Ji. I hope one day he will call me and I will meet him."
For the unversed, the Kapoor family met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 10 December in New Delhi, and invited him for the Raj Kapoor Film Festival. Several photos of their meeting went viral on social media.
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