2 hrs ago
Anil Kapoor Celebrates 25 Years of Nayak, Explains Role
Anil Kapoor celebrated 25 years of his film Nayak: The Real Hero.
In the movie, he plays a television reporter named Shivaji Rao.
Shivaji challenges a chief minister about corruption and problems in government.
The chief minister then asks him to run the state for one day.
Shivaji accepts the challenge and tries to make major changes.
Anil said he liked that Shivaji used his power to help ordinary people.
The film was released in 2001 and became popular with audiences.
Anil said he remains proud to have been part of its story.
Anil Kapoor marked 25 years of Nayak: The Real Hero on social media.
He said Shivaji Rao’s appeal came from how he used political power to help people.
The 2001 film follows television journalist Shivaji Rao becoming chief minister for 24 hours.
Nayak was directed by S. Shankar and featured Rani Mukerji, Amrish Puri and Paresh Rawal.
The film was a Hindi remake of Shankar’s Tamil movie Mudhalvan.
- Who
- Anil Kapoor, who played television journalist and temporary chief minister Shivaji Rao, celebrated the film’s anniversary.
- What
- Kapoor reflected on why he chose the role and marked 25 years of Nayak: The Real Hero.
- Where
- The anniversary was marked on Anil Kapoor’s social media.
- When
- Monday, 25 years after the film’s 2001 release.
- Why
- Kapoor said the role showed how an ordinary person could use power to make a difference for the people.
Key facts
- Film
- Nayak: The Real Hero
- Release year
- 2001
- Lead actor
- Anil Kapoor as Shivaji Rao
- Director
- S. Shankar
- Premise
- A television journalist becomes chief minister for 24 hours after challenging political leadership.
- Remake
- Hindi remake of S. Shankar’s Tamil film Mudhalvan
- Anniversary
- 25 years
Quotes
Anil Kapoor
Bollywood actor who portrayed Shivaji Rao in Nayak
“25 years of Nayak. What drew me to Shivaji Rao was never just the journey from a common man to the Chief Minister. It was what he chose to do once he got there, to use the power he had to make a difference to the people.”
thehansindia.com
“To portray a role with that kind of purpose was a privilege and perhaps that is why Nayak continues to find its way back to people even after 25 years.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
Related news
Nayak’s Flop Became a Lasting Challenge to Political Corruption
Hanuman Ansh Becomes Surprise Hit as Cast Draws Attention
20 Years Later, Hirani Revisits Gandhi’s ‘Gandhigiri’ Inspiration
Arjun Das Thanks Vijay for Once More Title
Jai Hind Jai Sindh director on casting Jaya Prada comeback
Swades Was Originally Written for Aamir Before Shah Rukh
Shriya Saran recalls surprise co-star reveal at Sivaji launch
7 Hindi Political Films to Watch
Nayak 2: Anil Kapoor's Political Drama Sequel
