Jisshu Sengupta is all set for the release of his next film, ‘Bhooth Bangla’, directed by Priyadarshan. The actor is currently promoting his movie on various platforms. During one such interview, he talked about controversial songs and added that such tracks attract the most attention mostly because audiences continue to consume them.
Jisshu Sengupta on outrage over controversial songs
In an interview with IANS, Jisshu Sengupta shared, “You can’t blame the lyricists or the creators for making such songs because people are listening to them.”The Bengali cinema actor added, “Songs that create controversy get the highest number of views and likes. So why are you listening to them? If you don’t like it, don’t listen. Plain and simple.”Sengupta went on to say, “The industry also has Gulzar sahab and Javed sahab. What you want to listen to, you listen. What you don’t want to listen to, don’t listen. It is absolutely up to you.”The actor further emphasized that he prefers to stay away from negativity. He expressed, “I can comment on something which might create controversy, but I don’t want to. Why create negativity when there is already so much around us? I am a very positive person, and I would love to hear Gulzar sahib and Javed sahib, which I do.”Jisshu also highlighted the diversity of talent across industries. “There are many other lyricists who have done incredible work not just in Bollywood, but also in Marathi, Punjabi, the South, and, of course, Bengal. You can’t compare Rabindranath Tagore with any of them. In fact, I wouldn’t compare Gulzar sahib or Javed sahib with anyone either.”The actor further concluded by underlining that audiences ultimately shape trends. “It is up to you what you want to listen to. Creators will create what they know best, and if people are consuming it, it will continue. For example, I love listening to Javed sahab and Gulzar sahab.”
More about ‘Bhooth Bangla’
Directed by Priyadarshan, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is headlined by Akshay Kumar. The movie was supposed to hit theaters on April 10; however, the date has been shifted amidst the ‘Dhurandhar’ wave. The film features Akshay Kumar, Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, Wamiqa Gabbi, Mithila Palkar, Rajesh Sharma, and the late veteran star Asrani. It is slated to arrive on cinemas on April 17, 2026.
