TIL Desk Bollywood/ Actress Vidya Balan today voiced her opinion on the controversy over playing the national anthem in theatres, saying patriotism cannot be forced.
“I don’t think the national anthem should be played before the films. You are not in school where you start the day with the national anthem,” said Balan, while speaking at an event here.
“So I’m personally of the opinion that the national anthem should not be played. You cannot force patriotism,” she said. Balan said that she loves her country and would go to any length to defend it. “But I don’t need to be told. When I hear the national anthem, I stand up wherever I am,” she said.
The actor, who is one of the board members of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), said she saw the opportunity to bring about a change when she was asked to join the board.
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