The recent controversy surrounding Arshad Warsi's comment on Kalki 2898 AD star Prabhas continues to spark debate within the film industry. While Warsi has faced criticism for his remark, actor Saswata Chatterjee has now come out in defense of Prabhas, calling him the best choice for the role.
Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD Co-Star Defends Him Chatterjee, who played the role of Commander Manas in the Nag Ashwin directorial, expressed his disagreement with Warsi's opinion. "I don't want to say anything about him (Arshad), that's his opinion, not mine. As a matter of fact, Prabhas looks like a larger-than-life man. His screen presence is extraordinary. He was the best choice for this role. He is absolutely amazing in the film," Chatterjee told India Today.
Chatterjee is not the first actor to voice his disapproval of Warsi's comment. Previously, Sudheer Babu and Nani had also criticized Warsi for his remarks, calling them unprofessional and unnecessary. Director Ajay Bhupathi had also expressed his outrage, accusing Warsi of being jealous of Prabhas' success. Background of Arshad Warsi’s “Joker” Remark Controversy Arshad Warsi's controversial statement was made during an interview for a YouTube channel called Unfiltered by Samdish. He expressed his admiration for Amitabh Bachchan's performance in the film but was not impressed by Prabhas' look. "I watched Kalki 2898 AD which I didn't like. Mujhe bahut takleef hoti hai jab... Amit ji was unbelievable! I cannot understand that man. I swear, jitna power unmein hai, thoda sa mil jaaye toh life ban jaaye. He's unreal," Warsi said.
"Prabhas, I am really sad but, why was he like a joker? Why? I want to see a Mad Max yaar, I want to see Mel Gibson over there. Tumne usko kya bana diya yaar. Kyun karte hai aisa mujhe nahi samaj mein aata hai (What have you made it. Why do filmmakers do this, I will never understand)," he added.
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