With ‘Newton’ being selected as India’s official Oscar entry, the National Award-winning actor Rajkumar Rao said that the film gives a good message to the society and everyone should watch it.
“The movie is based on a story of bringing about a change in the system by removing the shortcomings and encouraging the people to discharge their duties honestly,” said the noted Bollywood actor, Rao, ahead of special screening of his movie ‘Newton’ organised by Haryana Government on Tuesday.
Rao said that it was a matter of pride for him that the special screening of his film ‘Newton’ is being done in Haryana.
“I have played the role of Newton in the film. I myself belong to Haryana, the land of talented people, who have brought laurels to the State and the country whenever they got an opportunity,” said the actor.
Newton revolves around a young Government clerk who is sent on election duty to a Maoist-controlled town and how the ideological struggle puts him in an awkward situation.
While talking about his film, Rao said that in the film, the character of Newton inspires others to act honestly and dedicatedly. I could connect with the character of Newton as I myself have similar traits, added the actor.
Rao also hailed the film policy being prepared by the Haryana Government, saying that the policy would not only boost the film industry in the State, but also promote the Haryanavi culture world over.
Rao said that he has given his suggestions for the film policy, which would be unveiled soon. Chief Minister Manohar lal presented a draft film policy to the actor on Tuesday.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Rajesh Khullar said that Chief Minister Manohar lal has urged the 5,000 newly recruited police personnel in the State to watch this movie as it would further motivate them to perform their duties honestly and dedicatedly by staying within the system.
He added that Newton is the story to change the system by staying within the system.