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2 days ago
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Shaurya Director Samar Khan On Viral Kay Kay Menon Clip: 'Like Calling Gabbar A Hero'
Last Updated: Shaurya director Samar Khan says the viral scene featuring Kay Kay Menon is misunderstood and compares it to calling Gabbar Singh from Sholay a hero. Filmmaker Samar Khan, known for acclaimed web series like The Test Case and Avrodh, is returning with a brand-new murder mystery, Chhal Kapat – The Deception, set to premiere on ZEE5 on June 6. But while he readies for this gripping new chapter, the shadow of his most iconic work as a director—Shaurya (2008)—continues to follow him in the digital age. Shaurya, a courtroom drama starring Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Deepak Dobriyal, and Jaaved Jaaferi, was India's response to A Few Good Men. Much like Jack Nicholson's unforgettable 'You can't handle the truth" moment, Shaurya featured a fiery monologue by Kay Kay Menon's Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh in the climax. But while the scene was meant to expose unchecked authority, social media has since spun it into something else entirely—celebrating Rudra as a misunderstood hero. In a candid chat with Hindustan Times, Khan addressed how the film's meaning has been distorted online. 'I have outgrown Shaurya many years ago," he said. 'I'm still 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 admitted that the viral resurgence of Rudra's monologue troubles him, not because it's being talked about—but because it's being misunderstood. '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's 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. Khan also weighed in on social media's role in amplifying out-of-context moments. 'It's all about clickbait and short attention spans now. That's how people engage—quick clips, loud monologues, and controversy." As Shaurya continues to provoke debate years after its release, Khan is focused on his next project. Chhal Kapat – The Deception is a murder mystery led by Shriya Pilgaonkar and directed by Ajay Bhuyan. The series also stars Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva. With Chhal Kapat, Khan steps into darker, twistier territory—this time hoping that the audience sticks around for the full story, not just a viral slice. First Published:
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Shaurya director Samar Khan says hero-worshipping Kay Kay Menon's character is like saying Gabbar from Sholay is my hero
Filmmaker Samar Khan has made web series such as The Test Case, Avrodh, and the upcoming murder mystery Chhal Kapat. But, as a director, he is best known for his 2008 film, Shaurya. A Hindi adaptation of the Tom Cruise-Jack Nicholson classic A Few Good Men, Shaurya starred Rahul Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Minissha Lamba, Deepak Dobriyal, and Jaaved Jaaferi. Just like A Few Good Men's iconic 'You can't handle the truth' monologue, Shaurya also had an important scene in the climax where Kay Kay's Brigadier Rudra Pratap Singh admits to abuse of power, assuming that his righteous position would grant him immunity. While the scene is meant to impugn the character, over the last few years, part of the monologue has been shared online with posters sympathising with Kay Kay Menon's character instead. In a chat with HT, Samar opens up on the phenomenon. "I have outgrown Shaurya many years ago," he says, adding, I am still very proud of the film. What people make out of it is not something in my control. So, I don't react to it. People ask me on Twitter all the time and on other forums, but I don't react to it because it's not for me to do that. If I say something, it will be taken one way or the other." The filmmaker adds that the scene has gone viral for the wrong reasons, as villains are more attractive to the general audience. "Unfortunately, the people who watch that scene have not watched the scene before or after it. It's like taking Gabbar Singh out of context in Sholay and saying he is my hero. That is unfortunate. In the way we live, villains are far more attractive. No matter how many DDLJs Shah Rukh does, he is still known for Baazigar and Darr. That is something beyond our control. We, as creators, have to detach from it and not feel happy or sad about it," he says. Samar Khan also adds that the viral clips are emblematic of social media's short attention span. "That gives people their views and clickbait," he adds. The filmmaker is now coming out with a murder mystery series titled Chhal Kapat. Directed by Ajay Bhuyan, produced by Juggernaut Production, Chhal Kapat - the Deception is premiering on ZEE5 on June 6. The show stars Shriya Pilgaonkar in the lead, alongside Kamya Ahlawat, Ragini Dwivedi, Tuhina Das, Yahhve Sharma, Pranay Pachauri, Smaran Sahu, and Anuj Sachdeva.
India.com
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
From Uri-Surgical Strike To Gunjan Saxena-Kargin Girl: 5 Must-Watch Films And Series On India's Air Strikes In Pakistan
3 / 7 Streaming on Sony Liv, Avrodh offers a gripping and realistic portrayal of India's military responses — the first season delves into the Uri surgical strike, while the second focuses on the Balakot air strike. The series also sheds light on the behind-the-scenes planning and intelligence operations of Indian security agencies.
