EXCLUSIVE: Nani claims people ‘missed context’ in his response to Arshad Warsi’s ‘joker’ comment on Prabhas; ‘Was definitely hurt’

EXCLUSIVE: Nani claims people 'missed context' in his response to Arshad Warsi’s ‘joker’ comment on Prabhas; ‘Was definitely hurt'

As a seasoned observer of the dynamic and vibrant world of cinema, I find myself deeply intrigued by this recent tussle between Arshad Warsi and Nani over Prabhas’s performance in Kalki 2898 AD. While it is not uncommon for opinions to clash in the realm of art, the intensity and swiftness with which this debate escalated on social media left me somewhat amused.


More recently, Arshad Warsi generated discussion with his comments concerning Prabhas on a podcast. He disclosed that he viewed Kalki 2898 AD but didn’t find it appealing. Nevertheless, his criticism of Prabhas’s performance, labeling him as a “joker,” sparked significant conversation on social media platforms. In response, the South film industry’s star, Nani, commented that Warsi’s remarks appeared to be an effort to garner attention and that the situation was being overblown unnecessarily. Later, Nani expressed his dismay, claiming that his statement was misconstrued and he felt hurt as well due to the misunderstanding.

In a chat with TopMob, actor Nani spoke about the ongoing North-South disagreement, referencing Prabhas’s and Arshad Warsi’s recent comments. He downplayed the argument as inconsequential, explaining that it frequently originates from a minor spark, gains traction on social media, and then dissipates swiftly. Nani underlined that the North-South divide doesn’t exist among moviegoers, who value both Hindi and South Indian films equally. He described this debate as a momentary source of excitement for social media users, which fades away just as quickly.

When questioned about whether he believed his statements and Arshad’s were misinterpreted and caused him pain, Nani admitted that he certainly felt hurt whenever people failed to understand or reacted negatively. Yet, he pointed out that there isn’t much that can be done in such situations. Nani elaborated on the issue by explaining that interviews often lose their original context due to selective quoting. He voiced his annoyance over how social media users frequently rush to judgments without considering the full context. Nani proposed that if traditional media ceased emphasizing these issues, it would address a substantial portion of the problem.

For individuals not in the know, Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi sparked conversation with his opinions on Prabhas’s acting in the movie Kalki 2898 AD. During a talk show hosted by Samdish Bhatia, Warsi was questioned about films he found disappointing. In response, he brought up Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi film, Kalki 2898 AD.

In his comments, Arshad Warsi complimented Amitabh Bachchan for his convincing Ashwatthama character, but voiced his displeasure with Prabhas’s performance. Warsi found it puzzling as to why Prabhas seemed to portray a jester in the role, and wished for a more impactful performance like Mel Gibson’s in Mad Max. He confessed that he was left perplexed about the choice to present Prabhas’s character in such a way.

During an interview with Midday, Nani clarified that his statements concerning the event had been overstated, and the essence of what he intended was misconstrued due to a misunderstanding in translation. He admitted that, like the viral clips on social media, his own comments were extensively shared the previous day.

Nani explained that when it comes to someone dear to us, we may respond passionately and wonder why a seemingly minor matter seems to receive such intense focus. Upon reviewing all the responses he saw online, he discovered that the situation had been exaggerated by both the press and social media.

Nani himself acknowledged that his response to the matter wasn’t perfectly phrased and he understood the importance of owning up to mistakes. He agreed with Arshad Warsi having his own viewpoint, but felt the way it was expressed could’ve been kinder.

2898 AD’s movie titled Kalki boasts an impressive cast including Deepika Padukone, Disha Patani, and Kamal Haasan, alongside other stars. This science fiction film is masterfully directed by Nag Ashwin.

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2024-08-27 14:09