MUMBAI: Shahid Kapoor is looking forward to the release of “Batti Gul Meter Chalu” and for the actor, it is very encouraging to do films which are close to reality.
The 37-year-old actor says that audiences are eager to watch films which seeks to highlight the problem they face everyday.
“It is a great time for cinema because people in our country want to watch films that are about them. They want you to talk about their problems, issues and it is good as you need to be truthful and you don’t have to go into spaces that are fake and random.
“It is very encouraging especially for me as I want to stay as close to reality as possible while doing films. I enjoy this space,” Shahid told reporters.
“Both ‘Haider’ and ‘Udta Punjab’ were darker and edgier. But ‘Batti Gul Meter Chalu’ has humour in it, families can watch it,” he adds.
Shahid enjoyed watching director’s “Toilet: Ek Prem Katha” and says, he was educated about the sanitation problem that exists in rural parts of the country.
It was his wife Mira, who one day stumbled upon the story of “Batti Gul Meter Chalu” and suggested him to do the film. (AGENCIES)
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