Amid the fact that biopics are the new wave in Indian cinema, what surprises many is that they’re being used to propagate ideologies during electoral processes. Not that Bollywood has not touched upon political lines in terms of films, now we have solo tales to hit the screens.
Despite the Election Commission has barred screening PM Narendra Modi’s biopic starring Vivek Oberoi, a report in Mid-Day reveals that film on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is underway. Actor Kumud Mishra — who has previously featured in Airlift (2016) and Rockstar (2011) — will be seen playing the titular role inspired by CM. Titled as Nakkash, the film is said to revolve around the idol makers of Banaras.
Without sharing too many details about the role, director Zaigham Imam describes Mishra’s character as “A local leader of Banaras. The character is heavily inspired by him [Yogi Adityanath] and he is presented in a positive light. It is such designed that the audience will enjoy his presence.”
Apparently the film has received a green signal from the Censor Board and will be released next month. “It is one of the main characters in the narrative and will move the audience. Let the film do the talking upon its release”, Imam added.
