Creative freedom should not be snatched from us: Sharib
The much touted web series, The Family Man 2, courted controversy as many raised objections that it shows Tamilians in a negative light. Some even demanded a ban on the show. Actor Sharib Hashmi, who plays a prominent role in the series, laments how such things thwart creative process.
“We should not reach a place where our creative freedom is snatched. I don’t want to see creative people thinking that if we write this there would be a problem. If that plays in their mind, then they won’t be able to do justice to the story, subject and process of creativity,” he says.
The espionage series also stars actors Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani and Samantha Akkineni. The 45-year-old adds that it’s important for audience to trust the makers of the show. Here, he mentions The Family Man makers Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK and says, “They’re responsible filmmakers and are aware that the subject is tricky. They researched a lot and worked on the script for years. They didn’t just create this to stir a controversy.” Hashmi further reveals that there were Tamilians involved in the creative process, so that there was no misrepresentation of any community. “Even the OTT platform (where the series released) was cautious and strict, and have their own self-regulation policy in place.
I don’t want to see creative people thinking that if we write this there would be a problem. SHARIB HASHMI, Actor
PHOTO: FACEBOOK/OFFICIALSHARIBHASHMI We don’t have any intention to hurt any community,” asserts the actor.
He also calls for a certain balance wherein the filmmakers as well as the audiences can work in tandem. “Harr baat par offend nahi hona hai. People started raising objections to our show even before they watched it. I request everyone to not create controversies before watching a series or a film. You can make your judgment post that,” he concludes.
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