Veteran actor Ratna Pathak Shah is known for not mincing her words and speaking out against industry and societal issues. A staunch advocate for feminism and responsible filmmaking, Ratna has also never shied away from calling out films that she deems problematic. Recently, she expressed her opinion on high-octane action spectacles like RRR and Animal and the general spike in the number of aggressive action films.
“You remember the impact Zanjeer or Deewar had? They reflected the anger that the social disruptions of the era caused in the 70s and 80s, it was a tough time for our country. Once again the youth is unhappy and angry and this is how art is showcasing it,” she observed during a chat with The Lallantop.
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“Frankly, I have not seen RRR and Animal. I tried watching RRR but I didn’t watch the entire film. I can accept that many people have liked and appreciated RRR but it is not to my taste. However, I didn’t feel the need to watch Animal; I saw its poster and its mood and I got scared, felt distanced. Then I heard such things about it… so I didn’t watch it. I can imagine the sort of film it is,” the Dhak Dhak actor said.
She also commented on the portrayal of sex and violence in South Indian films. “Sex and violence are portrayed in a strange way in South Indian films. In their songs, sexuality is of a different level. It is an interesting contradiction — a very civilised, controlled society is shown at one level in their films and then there is this… violence is especially incredible.”
“Even in more serious films — Vetrimaran films are disturbingly violent. I agree with the portrayal where you show violence to disturb you, to change things, but at the same time, violence is very seductive, people get used to it. I feel there is a responsibility producers of art have,” Ratna added.
Sixty-six-year-old Ratna Pathak Shah was last seen in director Tarun Dudeja’s road adventure drama Dhak Dhak. Her performance in the movie had earned Ratna a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
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