- By Ridhi Suri
- Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:02 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Telugu actor Nani has stirred controversy with his remarks on Arshad Warsi’s review of Prabhas’ performance in Kalki 2898 AD. Latter's description of Prabhas as a 'joker' ignited a debate within the South film industry. Initially, Nani dismissed Arshad's critique as overly scrutinised, but he has since retracted his comments. In an interview, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram actor expressed regret for his reaction, admitting his words were an overreaction and explaining that the issue stemmed from a 'lost in translation' misunderstanding.
Nani admitted that his initial reaction was driven by his admiration for Prabhas. He clarified that his opinion shifted after he viewed Jolly LLB 2 actor's complete interview. Talking to mid-day, Nani said, "I had only heard what he had commented because the cut clips were all over social media, just like mine was everywhere yesterday. When it’s about someone you love dearly, you naturally react and say, ‘Why give so much importance to an unimportant matter?’ But after seeing the reactions, I went back and watched the entire interview. Now, I understand it. The whole thing has been blown out of proportion by the media and social media, and my reaction was blown out of proportion too."
Nani acknowledged Arshad Warsi's widespread popularity and emphasised the importance of being cautious with one's words. He remarked, "Arshad Warsi ji is a very good actor and we all loved him in Munna Bhai, not just north or south, but the whole of India. It's a household movie. When we sit with our friends in our homes, we can rip films and actors apart. But being actors, we need to be extra careful with our choice of words. So, in that way, him and me, both are victims."
Regretting over his comment, Nani added, "My choice of words was poor. The biggest thing you can do is accept your regret. But what I’m saying is that it sounds worse when translated. One comment can be blown out of proportion. If we slip up, it’s time we take responsibility, whether it’s me or someone else."
What Arshad Warsi said
In an interview with Unfiltered by Samdish, Arshad described Prabhas as 'joker' in Nag Ashwin’s Kalki 2898 AD. This comment has faced considerable backlash from the Telugu film industry. He said, "Prabhas, I am really sad, why was he… he was like a joker. Why? I want to see a Mad Max. I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana dia yaar. Kyu karte ho aisa mujhe nahi samajh mein aata (What have you made of it? Why do they do such things I never understand)."
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To this, Nani responded, "The person that you’re referring to, this must be the most publicity he has got in his life. You are unnecessarily glorifying an unimportant matter."
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