By Hindustan Times
Actor Vivek Oberoi has urged people to prevent accusing Bollywood of popularising smoking.
“What all will you stop? Rape scenes, terrorism in films? Then let’s make cartoons. It’s very difficult, I BELIEVE it’s asking to strangle creativity. Because films are a mirror of the society — A mirror copies you, you shouldn't copy the mirror,” said the 35-year-old.
“Films are a picture of life, they borrow from life, let life not borrow from films. Let’s set an example,” added the actor.
Meanwhile, when asked if he ever sets a condition of not smoking on screen in a movie before signing it, Vivek said, “I don’t set such a conditions. As an actor, that’s not my right. The director, the script — it's their decision.”
He added, “Yes, I try, I ask them in the event that they can manage without this. In the event that they say yes — adore it has happened in some films, I USED TO BE alleged to smoke and that i said I’d rather not and if it’s possible please adjust it — and a few people do adjust.” Vivek have been related to the Cancer Patient Aid Association for the past 10 years.
The actor could be next seen in filmaker Sanjay Khanduri’s upcoming movie: KLPD — Kismat Love Paisa Dilli, where he'll star opposite actor Mallika Sherawat.
