It has been nearly a decade since acclaimed Bollywood actor Imran Khan was seen on the silver screen, but fans have been eagerly awaiting news of his much-anticipated comeback. While there were talks of the star returning in an action thriller directed by renowned filmmaker Abbas Tyrewala, Khan recently opened up about why the project fell through – and explained he's actually glad it did.
In a candid interview, the former star got real about the challenging realities of the current cinema landscape. Khan reflected on his initial excitement to collaborate again with Tyrewala on the espionage drama for a major streaming platform. However, developments last year led to the project being put on hold indefinitely.
When asked about this, Khan didn't shy away from expressing his perspectives on popular trends in today's films. He noted the prevalence of glorified and unchecked violence which makes him deeply uncomfortable. Khan voiced concern over the normalization and glamorization of harm through frivolous depictions on screen.
The talented actor cited examples from influential films to emphasize his point. Khan believes heroes today solve issues through excessive force rather than meaningful dialogue or intellect. This paints an inaccurate picture and desensitizes audiences, in his view.
In the end, Khan says the stalling of his comeback role – where he would have played an agent prone to violence – turned out to be serendipitous. He doesn't want to contribute to a problematic narrative and is glad to avoid perpetuating those issues if the project were to move forward.
Fans still hope Imran Khan will return to the spotlight soon in a meaningful story that respects his principles. For now, they appreciate his candid remarks and thoughtful considerations on the industry he contributes to.
