Neena Gupta: Actor Neena Gupta says films and series affect people in different ways. It’s wrong to say that films films and series only teach negativity. They also teach positivity and it’s up to individuals what they get inspired by.
Asked about Shraddha Walkar case where her alleged killer Aaftab Poonawala said he was inspired by movies and web shows, particularly the crime drama Dexter, the veteran actor said it was up to individuals what they get inspired by. She said films also teach respect for parents and people should pick that up as well.
Aftab claimed he was inspired by series Dexter
Aaftab was arrested last month for allegedly killing his 28-year-old live-in partner Shraddha, and chopping off her body into pieces. He disposed of the body parts at at different places in and around Delhi. Police said Aaftab liked crime movies and web series, including the American series Dexter which featured a forensic technician who is secretly a vigilante serial killer.
When Neena was asked about Aaftab getting inspired by shows like Dexter, she said, “Acchi cheezein bhi toh dikhate hai, unse inspire nahi hote! Maa baap ke pair dabana toh nahi sikhte (why don’t they learn moral values from films and shows, we also show that). I think they have an issue up here (gestures towards the head), and need the doctor. It’s a very lame thing to say that they got inspired by watching something on the screen.”
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Viewers connect with serials
Neena said, “Be it films, shows or even painting, it all showcases what’s happening around us. Why do you think saas-bahu shows worked so well? Women across felt happy that there were others who are going through the same problems in their families. They found that connect. If violence is being projected, it’s because violence is happening around. Now that conversations are happening around same-sex relationships, people are telling those stories on screen too. Also, our film is not promoting it in any way. There is a reason behind their every action.”
The actor also spoke about her upcoming film, Vadh, with Sanjay Mishra. It’s a crime-thriller that revolves around two parents, who are turning old. Vadh is written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and Rajeev Barnwal. It is presented by Luv Films’ Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg and produced by J Studio and Next Level Productions.
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