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Devendra Fadnavis on Narendra Modi as "Real Hero" of Politics & Nayak Film Influence

Actor Akshay Kumar and Devendra Fadnavis in fire side chat at the 25th edition of FICCI Frames 2025 spoke about Anil Kapoor's film Nayak. Fadnavis said that the film got him into trouble He said, "because wherever I go, people always ask me, 'Why don't you do what Anil Kapoor did in Nayak?' I never know what to say to that!"

| Updated on: Oct 09, 2025 | 07:54 AM
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In a fun banter with actor Akshat Kumar, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis shared a range of fun insights, from a unique way to enjoy Nagpur oranges to his views on political leadership and cinema. 

Discussing the influence of films, Fadnavis mentioned Nayak, starring Anil Kapoor, as a movie that set a challenging benchmark for politicians. He humorously recalled asking Anil Kapoor why he made the film, as it created high public expectations for immediate change. Fadnavis also shared that if he were to direct a film about Maharashtra, the opening scene would depict Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's coronation, symbolising the re-establishment of self-rule.