Actor John Abraham is set to streaming on Zee5 from 14 August, his latest geopolitical thriller, Tehran, 14 August. The 2012 bombing film, which has targeted Israel’s diplomats in New Delhi, has already created interest-but John has also expressed a big conversation about the bounce of nationalist-theme films in Indian cinema.
On films like John Abraham Chha and Kashmir Files
Today, in a clear chat with India, John weighed over the growing appeal of politically charged films like Chha and Kashmir files. Both have achieved remarkable box office success, but not without controversy over their polarization narratives.
He saw, “We need censorship, but the way it is overseen … it is a bit of a question mark. They are good with us, but I am also responsible for the way I have made my films. I am not right or leftist. What do I want to say?
Asked if he would ever enter films in making films similar to Chhawi or Kashmir files, John was clear in his stance. “I have not seen the leaf, but I know that people have loved it-and Kashmir files too. But when films are made in a hyper-politics environment with the intention of shedding people and such films find an audience, it is scary for me. It is scary for me. I will never make a film to answer your question, and I will never make a film, and I will never make this kind of film.”
For reference, Chhawa showed Vicky Kaushal as Sambhaji Maharaj, who was the Maratha ruler standing against the Mughal Empire. Despite its large -scale box office, the film has been criticized to distort historical facts, close to 800 crores. Kashmir files, which reflect the plight of Kashmiri Pandits, won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, but ignited the hot political debate across the country.
About Tehran
Looking forward, Tehran is directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by Madock Films. John played the role of ACP Rajiv Kumar, a police officer who is in a stressful international crisis associated with India, Israel and Iran.
The story takes inspiration from the Real-Life 2012 attack on Israeli’s diplomatic palate Koren. Despite facing a ban on dramatic release due to political sensitivity, John Champion is a courageous, socially relevant storytelling. He shared his disappointment, saying that it was a “heart -breaking” to leave theaters, but assured the audience that Tehran provides a compelling and authentic story.
