Shekhar Kapur disagrees with R Balki comment that star kids are better actors than outsiders

Ace filmmaker Shekhar Kapur has reacted to director R Balki’s latest comments on the acting credentials of actor Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Balki had asked people to ‘find him better actors’ that the two. Shekhar, however, has disagreed with his stand. Taking to his Twitter, the Masoom director wrote, “Have huge respect for you, Balki. But i just saw Kai Po Che again last night. Three new young actors at that time. And stunning believable performances by each,” He also appreciated the actors who come from the theatre background. “Best actors today are coming from theatre. Theres new found respect for them. And confidence. I’ve worked with Naseer, Shabana,Satish Kaushik, Seema Biswas and entire cast of Bandit Queen, Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Heath Ledger Daniel Craig Eddy Redmayne. All are from theatre,” he added in another tweet.

Best actors today are coming from theatre. Theres new found respect for them. And confidence.
I’ve worked with Naseer, Shabana,Satish Kaushik, Seema Biswas and entire cast of Bandit Queen, Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Heath Ledger Daniel Craig Eddy Redmayne
All are from theatre

— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) July 17, 2020

Film editor and writer Apurva Asrani also expressed his disagreement on the Padman director's views. Apurva gave names of Manoj Bajpayee, Rajkummar Rao, Vicky Kaushal, Ayushmann, Kangana Ranaut, Priyanka Chopra, and Taapsee Pannu as an example of great talent. " In another tweet, he wrote, "Pankaj Tripathi, Gajraj Rao, Amit Sadh, Jaideep Ahlawat, Rasika Dugal, Swara Bhaskar, Shweta Tripathi, Sanjay Mishra, Neena Gupta, Divya Dutta, Manav Kaul, Nawazuddin, Jeetu. My god, I could go on & on about the wonderful talents we have. Stop fussing over the same 3-4 names now!" Netizens also reacted to the statement and didn't seem to agree with R. Balki. On the work front, Balki is known for directing films like 'Cheeni Kum', 'Paa', 'Shamitabh', 'Padman' and more.

Some filmmakers & journalists are so star struck, that they gush over mediocre actors with famous surnames. Repeatedly, these actors headline projects & the press gushes. Talented actors are mostly used as garnishing--to make the mediocre look better, but NEVER to outshine them.

— Apurva (@Apurvasrani) July 17, 2020