NITN | @notintownlive | 03 Feb 2021, 05:22 am
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Singer and actor-turned politician Manoj Tiwari, who represents the North East Delhi constituency in Parliament as a BJP lawmaker, was caught up in a candid chat with Ehsaas Women of Delhi Archana Dalmia at a session of Ek Mulakat Visesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation of Kolkata and presented by Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh brings excerpts
How is politics different to you from singing and acting?
As a singer and actor you earn fame and fortune and also get a lot of recognition and respect. But there is no doubt about the fact that as a human being, I find that politics has made it possible for me to help others and I find it very interesting and encouraging.
How is it working as a parliamentarian when Prime Minister is Narendra Modi?
There is a big difference being a Parliamentarian under Prime Minister Narendra Modi compared to any other time. I feel more like a person serving the public than a Parliamentarian.
There is a general negative perception towards politicians. How do you react to public criticism and trolling in social media?
There has been a dent in the image of politicians in general. People hate politicians or netas who travel in cars with red lights but I take public criticism seriously and as a challenge to do more and improve things. This is a changing phase of politics. As far as trolling in social media is concerned I don’t give much importance to it. If one takes it seriously they might end up having a heart attack.
So what would be your appeal to common people?
Don’t hate politics. If you are voting you are a part of it; join politics and you will find many opportunities waiting for you.
Amid widespread protests, how do you evaluate the farm laws?
The new farm laws have a very good provision that enables anyone to buy farm products from anywhere in the country. Every town should contact a village that would help the farmers and also the townspeople can get organic food which is a rage in India at present."
On a different note, what has been your most defining moment in life?
It was in 1996 when my first album was released and it became a runaway hit and a small town singer like me got overnight recognition and fame.
When you look back to your film career, which films stand for you?
The Bhojpuri film Sasura Bada Paisawala was a huge, huge success. If you consider the return on investment it was perhaps one of the most successful films ever made. It was made at a budget of Rs 31 lakh and grossed over Rs 48 crore business - a success story in the annals of Indian film history. But given the scope and potential of Bhojpuri films I would say this is not the last one."
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