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Actor Zohaib Siddiqui: Cinema Can Unite India
15 Aug
Summary
- Cinema can foster unity, a spirit diminishing since the freedom movement.
- Actors and filmmakers should use influence positively for societal impact.
- Youth must understand freedom's meaning beyond inheriting the flag.
As India marks its 80th Independence Day, actor Zohaib Siddiqui highlights cinema's significant potential to sustain the spirit of independence and foster national unity. He argues that beyond depicting historical struggles, films should remind audiences of the true meaning of freedom.
Siddiqui observes a decline in the unity that characterized the freedom movement, where diverse communities united for a common cause. He believes this powerful medium can bridge societal divides by influencing thought and understanding.
He stresses the responsibility of actors and filmmakers to use their platform positively. By illustrating the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the historical unity of different communities, cinema can profoundly impact society and inspire the younger generation.
Siddiqui encourages the youth to not just inherit symbols of freedom but to actively engage with and understand their deeper significance and responsibilities.
