'Mahabharat's Nitish Bhardwaj On The Success Of 'Animal': I Would Be Worried If More Such Films Are Made

'Mahabharat's Nitish Bhardwaj revealed that the success of 'Animal' has worried him. He also spoke about the rise of violent content in media.

Outlook Entertainment Desk

Updated on: 19 January 2024 8:46 pm

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Actor Nitish Bhardwaj, popular for playing the role of Krishna in the hit 1998 television show ‘Mahabharat’, has spoken up about the impact of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal.’ He revealed that he had gone to watch the film, but the success of films like these shows a worrying trend.

In a recent conversation with ETimes, Nitish Bhardwaj talked about the growing trend of violent films that are being produced. Taking the example of ‘Animal’, the actor said he could not take the violent content of the film despite being a Ranbir Kapoor fan. He also said that when films like ‘Animal’ become successful, it is a sign of worry.

The actor said, “Action can be in Veer Rasa too, but the film is an expression of Bibhastsa Rasa. In action as well as dialogues and behaviour. I would be worried if more such films are made, and they are successful. I could not sit beyond the interval, in spite of being an ardent fan of Ranbir's acting prowess.”

Additionally, he also called out OTT shows for using violent language and cuss words. He said that the use of abusive language in web series has desensitized people. He said, “I think this where I would link it to OTT productions. Continuous use of cuss words in web series over the years has kind of legitimized the Vikriti in man. And the audience seems to be enjoying it now because they are desensitized to its impact. Then it will soon show its effects elsewhere in the society.”

Nitish Bhardwaj has also played the role of Rama in B.R Chopra’s ‘Ramayana.’