“Patriotism Has Become A Formula Now”: Anurag Kashyap At The Mukkabaaz Trailer Launch

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap says patriotism has become a formula and a common theme of films. His forthcoming film Mukkabaaz has layers of sports, nationalism and politics.

Asked if patriotism will overpower the film, Anurag, who launched its trailer here on Thursday, said, “Patriotism has become a formula now. We use it in films and in our life. The film does comment on the matter a bit but doesn’t overpower it.”

The film’s co-producer Aanand L. Rai, actors Vineet Kumar Singh, Ravi Kishan and Jimmy Shergill were also present at the trailer launch of the film.

Jimmy’s character is of a politician in the film who tries to break the boxer’s spirit.

Asked if the system plays an important part in the sports industry, Anurag said, “I think we are responsible for the sports scenario today. We can’t blame the system for the condition. There is a dialogue in the film where Jimmy says ‘If a film is made on boxing, it will make Rs 40 crore but not even 40 people show up to watch boxing tournaments’.”