Amidst the discussion of Dhurandhar, Imran Khan says that he will not play the role of a bloodthirsty angry man.
Actor Imran Khan opens up on Reddit Ask Me Anything about the changing trends of Bollywood, his choice of films and staying away from ultra-violent roles amid the promotion of Dhurandhar.
Actor Imran Khan recently sparked discussion with his comments during a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA), where he said that he is “not interested in playing an angry man with bloody hair”. The comments come amid the growing popularity of hyper-masculine, violent heroes in films like stalwart.
Responding to a fan who urged him to avoid “manly roles”, Emraan said that the genre is already “generously represented”. His statement immediately gained attention online, with some users speculating whether it pointed to recent films like Animal or large-scale action entertainment, although the actor did not directly name any projects.
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What did Imran Khan say on Bollywood trends?
During the AMA, Imran also addressed the broader change in storytelling. He said many movies today glorify aggression and problematic behavior. “There is a significant difference between depicting violence and validating it,” he wrote, adding that he found the current trend “disturbing.”
He further said that his own sensibilities would not allow him to be a part of narratives that support such behavior, calling him “irresponsible”.
Why did Imran stay away from films?
Imran got fame You know… or I don’t know But after his last release in 2015, he distanced himself from acting. In his AMA introduction, he referred to himself as “that guy” from his previous films who “mesmerized everyone”, inviting fans to ask about his break and career choices.
The session featured a rare direct interaction with the audience, providing insight into both their insights and their evolving perspective on cinema.
What do we know about his comeback film?
Imran is now preparing to return we are incomplete, you are incompleteCo-star Bhumi Pednekar. Speaking about the project, he said that the film aims to explore “underrepresented” emotional themes such as empathy, kindness and responsibility.
Currently in post-production, the film is expected to be released later this year, although the final decision depends on the streaming platform supporting the project.