Akshay Kumar believes that fantasy and supernatural stories cannot completely do away with logic, even if they involve powers, transformations or the paranormal. The actor spoke about why every fantastical element still needs a grounded explanation. Here’s what he said.
Akshay Kumar on why logic matters even in fantasy
Speaking to IANS, Akshay Kumar explained that logic is essential even in something as imaginative as a comic book. He said, “Yeah, because there should be a logic. Basically, when you read a comic book, there is a logic in it as well. Where does this come from? Where does the power come from? How does a person change? Why does he change? Why does his form change? Everyone has a logic.”
Priyadarshan explains the film’s scientific angle
Director Priyadarshan of ‘Bhoot Bangla’ built on Akshay’s point by citing an example from the film itself. He said, “See, in the beginning of the film, there is a sequence where the professor is giving a lecture in Sydney’s seminar, where he is talking about what is happening in the Vedas, tele-transportation. The same thing we have here. We also believe that one can send one’s soul into another person’s body. So, these things are mentioned, like quantum physics. All those things I just mentioned, so that could happen. It’s not that it can happen.”
What ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is about
‘Bhooth Bangla’ follows a man who inherits a haunted palace and decides to host his sister’s wedding there, only to find himself dealing with a series of supernatural events while making the arrangements. The film is jointly produced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor. Its cast includes Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Jisshu Sengupta, Asrani and Wamiqa Gabbi in key roles.The film also marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after a 14-year gap. The duo has previously delivered hits like ‘Hera Pheri’, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Garam Masala’ and ‘Khatta Meetha’. The duo has colloborted once again for their upcoming film ‘Haiwaan’.
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