Press Trust of India
Mumbai: His much-awaited film “Udta Punjab” is still awaiting clearance from the censor board, but actor Shahid Kapoor hopes that the film, which addresses the issue of drug menace in Punjab, is made tax-free so that it could reach a wider audience.
Asked about how important it is for an actor to do a film with a relevant social message, Shahid said: “It is a choice. I don’t think when you sign a film as an actor, it is your duty to do that. If the opportunity comes along which is passing a message that is beneficial then it is great. I can’t take any credit for it as the entire credit goes to Abhishek Chaubey.”
The actor, who is essaying the character of a high-on-drugs, long-haired rockstar Tommy Singh, who sings with glee and abuses with impunity, asserted that it is important to add entertainment quotient to “reach out” to the masses.
He added: “To be able to put a message across and to reach out to a number of people you have to entertain them. I hope they make this film tax-free so that people can watch this for less money because it is telling something that you need to know.”
