Even as director Anubhav Sinha\u2019s \u2018Anek\u2019 is all set for release on May 27, a recent promo underlined the inherent respect that all Indians, irrespective of region, have for the national anthem.
In several theatres on May 15, just before the national anthem is played, the message \u201cKind Attention, East Indians Only. Please Stand Up For The National Anthem\u201d flashed on the screen. Initially confused by the bizarre message, the entire audience quickly stood up, showing respect to the national anthem being played on screen.
After the national anthem was over, Ayushmann Khurrana, who plays an undercover officer in \u2018Anek\u2019, appeared on screen with a powerful message.
\u201cDekha Apne Sirf North Indian Nahi, South Indian Nahi, East Indian Nahi, West Indian Nahi, Subko Belong Karta Hai National Anthem. Jis Tarah National Anthem Hum Sabhi Ka Hai, Vaise Hi India Bhi Hum Sabhi Ka Hai. Toh Fir Kyu Jiye Hum Anek Hokar, Jab Jee Sakte Hai Hum Ek Ho Kar\u2026 Jeetega Kaun\u2026 Hindustan. (As you have seen, national anthem belongs to everyone. Similarly, India belongs to all of us. So why should we live as many when we can be one. Who will win\u2026India),\u201d Khurrana\u2019s message said.
The audience applauded the message.
Messages that read \u2018Kind Attention North Indians only\u2019, or \u2018Kind Attentions South Indian only\u2019 flashed on screens in other theatres, evoking similar reactions from the audience.
Talking about the promo, Anubhav Sinha said, \u201cI am really happy about how \u2018Anek\u2019 has been able to spark conversations among people. I have always been a firm believer that cinema holds the power to bring about a change and that is reflected in the movies I make too. This social experiment was also an attempt made in this direction. It makes me immensely proud to know that the audiences have taken to this thought in a strong way.\u201d
Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Andrea Kevichusa in the lead, \u2018Anek\u2019 is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar\u2019s T-Series and Benaras Mediaworks. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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