'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro' very relevant today: Naseeruddin Shah

Naseeruddin Shah, who played a common man in the 1983 cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, believes the re-release of the movie couldn’t be better timed, considering the country`s current state.

“I think it is extremely relevant (to release it now) and probably will always stay relevant because I don’t think that this monsoon of corruption will ever go away, no matter how hard we try,” the 62-year-old said at a special screening of the film in Mumbai.

“But people are more aware of this phenomenon now, it disturbs them much more… So, I am feeling that this film will still strike a nerve,” he added.

A digitally restored version of Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro will be released on Friday all across India exclusively at PVR Cinemas.

Directed by Kundan Shah, the satirical comedy portrayed the plight of a corrupt country and a common man’s suffering as a result of it.

Naseeruddin says the satire in Indian films has now become stagnant.

“There has been no growth at all in satire. I find it very difficult to think of another film after Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro which has been satirical in nature. I can’t think of any, in fact, with the exception of Munna Bhai films, which were wonderful,” Naseeruddin said.

IANS