I’m listening, studying however anger misdirected: Richa Chadha on ‘Madam Chief Minister’
3 min read Image Source : INSTAGRAM/@THERICHACHADHA I’m listening, studying however anger misdirected: Richa Chadha on ‘Madam Chief Minister’
As her newest movie “Madam Chief Minister” launched in theatres on Friday, actor Richa Chadha as soon as once more addressed the controversy surrounding the film’s poster and illustration, saying that it’s misdirected in the direction of her. The movie’s poster, which was launched on January 5, was slammed by many on social media for apparently exhibiting the Dalit neighborhood in a stereotypical manner as Chadha’s character is proven holding a brush in her hand.
Some customers had additionally taken umbrage over using the phrase “untouchable” within the poster. In her response, Chadha had known as the gaffe an “unintentional oversight”. There was additionally criticism for the movie’s lack of illustration of individuals from the Dalit neighborhood.
On Friday, the actor mentioned that she continues to be receiving offended message from folks on social media. “I’m listening, studying… as I’ve been making an attempt to, for the previous 2-3 years. Here, some ideas on the illustration debate, from my restricted and self-admittedly privileged understanding. The anger is totally comprehensible, particularly with the poster et al. I get it.
“I understand this anger. But as is often the case with anger, it is in fact misdirected since I am not the sole creator of this film. Hundreds if not thousands of people have worked on it. I can’t undo historical caste injustices, or brutalisation dating back thousands of years,” Chadha mentioned in a press release.
“Don’t expect me to become a scholar or expert on the subject, by acting in one film, especially when it is as vast and complicated as caste and varna. I don’t even contest the fact that my performance will never ever be able to replicate the lived experience of a DBA actor. I am aware of that and it only made me work harder,” she added.
Chadha mentioned she has tried to play her character within the film with utmost “dignity, honesty and empathy”.
On the opposite hand, Ali Fazal showered reward on girlfriend Richa Chadha’s efficiency in ‘Madam Chief Minister’. He additionally made a reference to the on-going controversy and hoped that naysayers get to see what it ‘really stands for’.
“I had the fortune of witnessing this spectacle! My love, you’ve outdone yourself..one of your best performances ever.I hope the naysayers get a glimpse of what this film,this commentary really stands for. It is indeed a study and a sum up. To the team- BRAVA. #MadamChiefMinister,” he wrote on Twitter.
Reacting to the identical, Richa wrote, “Thank you meri jaan, thrilled (and relieved) you liked the film. Love.”
Thank you meri jaan 💙🤘🏼❤️ thrilled (and relieved) you favored the movie. Love https://t.co/dxXoe5JIBr— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) January 22, 2021
“Madam Chief Minister” is written and directed by Subhash Kapoor of “Jolly LLB” fame. Chadha mentioned enjoying a Dalit individual in a movie doesn’t make her an knowledgeable on the problem. Produced by T-Series Films and Kangra Talkies, the movie additionally options Manav Kaul and Saurabh Shukla.
(With PTI Inputs)
