Vishnu Manchu writes a letter to CINETAA against Arshad Warsi’s remark on Prabhas: ‘His comment has created unnecessary negativity among cinema lovers’

In his letter to CINETAA president Poonam Dhillon, Vishnu Manchu requested that Arshad Warsi should be advised to refrain from making remarks about actors in future.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | August 23, 2024 04:25 PM IST

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Vishnu Manchu writes letter to CINETAA after Arshad Warsi's remark on Prabhas.

Days after Arshad Warsi stated that Prabhas looked like a “joker” in the Nag Ashwin directorial Kalki 2898 AD, Movie Artistes Association president and actor Vishnu Manchu has written a letter to Cine & TV Artists Association (CINETAA), Mumbai. In the letter addressed to Poonam Dhillon, the president of CINETAA, the actor raised concern about Warsi’s controversial comment against Prabhas.

In his letter, he wrote, “I am writing to bring to your attention a matter that has caused significant concern within the Telugu film fraternity.” Talking about Warsi’s comment on Prabhas, the actor wrote, “It is with regret that I must address a very belittling comment he made about actor Mr Prabhas. Mr Warsi’s remark has hurt the sentiments of many in the Telugu film community and among fans.”

He added, “Mr Warsi’s remark, unfortunately, has created unnecessary negativity among cinema lovers and within our fraternity. We request that Mr Arshad Warsi be advised to refrain from making such remarks about fellow actors in the future. It is essential that we maintain the dignity and respect that each of our colleagues deserves, regardless of their regional affiliation.”

This letter came after Arshad Warsi in a podcast with Samdish stated that Prabhas’ character Bhairava was like a joker in Kalki 2898 AD. He said, “I am really sad. Prabhas was like a joker. I want to see a Mad Max. I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana dia yaar. Kyu karte ho aisa? Mujhe nahin samajh mein aata (What have you made of it? Why do they do such things? I never understand).”

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This comment attracted massive backlash. Recently, during a press conference of his latest film Saripodha Sanivaaram, Nani reacted to Arshad’s comments against Prabhas and claimed Arshad was getting the “most publicity” that he has ever received in his life because of them. However, in an interview with Mid Day, Nani regretted his comment and said, “Definitely, my choice of words was also poor. The biggest thing that you can do is accept your regret.”

He stated that the meaning of his statement sounded bad when it was translated. The actor claimed, “The journalist was constantly trying to bring that question everywhere and I was trying to say that they are giving it too much importance.”

Nag Ashwin’s sci-fi drama, inspired by Indian mythology, also starred Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan in important roles.

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