The BUZZ

KEEP POLITICS ASIDE: PARESH RAWAL

What does art have to do with politics?

Nothing. At least, that’s what actor Paresh Rawal seems to think. In times where artists are attacked for their political ideologies – perhaps the reason why most don’t touch politics with a 10-foot-pole – it’s important that audiences enjoy an artist’s performance and keep their political opinions aside.

“Art is apolitical. Our lm industry is the most secular and apolitical place. Art should not have any boundaries and we should keep it beyond political ideologies,” says the actor, adding that no one in Bollywood cares about what religious or political background an artist comes from – so why should the audience? Wise words, Mr. Rawal.

Nawaz And The Neta

Nawaz is a chameleon. Let’s face it – there’s nothing the man can’t do. Whether it’s a small-time pimp in Talaash or the troubled Pakistani writer Saadat Hasan Manto in his new lm Manto, acting comes as naturally to him as does breathing, we think. Now, he’s all set to portray the inimitable Shiv Sena’s late supremo Bal Thackeray in an upcoming biopic, and he couldn’t be more thrilled.

“It is a lifetime experience essaying him,” Nawazuddin said.