Declare a war on drugs but why are places known for drug culture left out? – National Herald

It reminds me of my friend Dara Mody, whose family was destroyed when his colony (Gulbarg Society) was attacked by a violent mob in Gujarat, 2002. The society were targeted because its residents were predominantly Muslims, people of another community. This was apparently an outrage, reaction to an incident that happened miles away, and in no way connected to these people. Azhar (Daras son) went missing that day and has still not been found. Dara is not the same man anymore.

I went on to make Parzania, based on this unfortunate reality.

Some 20 years later, I ask myself, how different was that, than what is happening today. People are still being targeted, punished. Is it because they are of a different community, religion? Or is it because they dont toe the line?

There are many things I admire about SRK. The one quality that stands out most is his kindness. He is very genuine, polite, well-mannered and extremely respectful towards others and maybe thats the reason why he is who he is and where he is. Not just grounded but loved worldwide, an ambassador of culture, an icon and inspiration to many.

That is why it makes me wonder why only a handful of people from our industry are speaking out in his support. Maybe they believe in what they are seeing, or maybe it is their fear. Fear of crossing paths with the people in power. Fear, because they are vulnerable. Fear of being socially attacked.

That brings me to Raees, the one film in which I worked with SRK. The hate attacks on SRK started around 2013-2014. Thats also the time I met him for Raees. By the time we released the film, it was 2017. A lot had changed by then. The mood of the country was very different. An unfortunate dastardly attack on our brave-hearts happened in J&K, followed by our counter across the border. The sentiments were soaring high and elections were around the corner

Excerpt from:

Declare a war on drugs but why are places known for drug culture left out? - National Herald