Violence is a drug, Gandhism is the Antidote: Neeraj Kabi
India, Oct. 2 -- Neeraj Kabi first played the role of Mahatma Gandhi in the TV show Samvidhaan more than a decade ago, but the actor believes the Gandhian values still remain relevant. "Such a human and his way of life will never become irrelevant," he tells us on Gandhi Jayanti today.
The actor attributes Gandhi's lasting relevance to his six core values: ahimsa, satyagraha, sacrifice, leadership, humanity and equality. "He treated them as weapons, not as a gentle way of meditation," Kabi insists, adding, "If you want to get the highest version of yourself, you need to follow these six Gandhian rules."
The 58-year-old feels the young generation is already embracing Gandhian principles, as seen in the student protests at Jantar Mantar earlier this year against NEET paper leaks, as well as the ongoing protests for women's safety. "The baton of change was carried forward by the youth of the nation during the freedom struggle, and even today, they continue to bring about a change by sticking to non-violence," he says.
While Gandhi preached non-violence, the Hindi film industry today is increasingly portraying violence on screen, with such films also finding success with audiences. When asked about this, Kabi says, "Violence in cinema has become like a drug that people go to enjoy because they have become increasingly insensitive. Gandhism is the antidote to that."
However, he clarifies that he isn't against violence being shown on screen, as long as it serves a purpose. "Unless your violence is leading to something much bigger in your story, it doesn't make sense. People look up to cinema, so you shouldn't end up inspiring them the wrong way," he says....
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