Filmmaker Samar Khan is all set to return to the spotlight with ‘Chhal Kapat – The Deception’, a murder mystery premiering on OTT on June 6. His 2008 release ‘Shaurya’ continues to remain in the spotlight after a courtroom scene featuring Kay Kay Menon went viral online. However, the video was taken out of context—something Samar has never liked to address. Nonetheless, he has now opened up about the intention behind the scene and how it went viral with a completely different interpretation.Kay Kay Menon’s scene from Shaurya
Shaurya is a courtroom drama starring Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Deepak Dobriyal, and Jaaved Jaaferi. The film made waves for its powerful themes and explosive climax. At the centre of the storm was a searing monologue delivered by Kay Kay Menon’s character, Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh.In an interview with Hindustan Times, Khan expressed his discomfort over how the essence of the film has been misrepresented online. He admitted that he had outgrown Shaurya many years ago but still feels proud of the film. “But what people make of it is out of my control. People ask me about it on Twitter and other platforms, but I never respond. Anything I say would be taken out of context,” he shared.Samar about clickbait cultureThe clip featuring Rudra’s monologue is often portrayed as a moment of righteous heroism. But for Khan, this popular interpretation completely misses the point. “Unfortunately, many of those who share that scene haven’t watched the scenes before or after. It’s like isolating Gabbar Singh from Sholay and calling him a hero. Villains often come off as more attractive. Even with someone like Shah Rukh Khan, who has done countless romantic roles, people still remember him for Darr or Baazigar. As creators, we have to detach ourselves from how our work is received or reinterpreted,” he explained.He didn’t hold back while discussing the role social media plays in reshaping narratives. He called it a clickbait culture driven by short attention spans.About Samar’s recent production venture Chhal Kapat ‘Chhal Kapat – The Deception’ is directed by Ajay Bhuyan and features Shriya Pilgaonkar, Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva in key roles.
