Bengaluru: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan, currently visiting Karnataka, expressed his concerns over the evolving roles of heroes in films. Reflecting on the shift in cinematic culture, Pawan remarked, “Forty years ago, a hero would protect forests, but now he is depicted as cutting down trees and smuggling them. This change in culture is troubling.” He further added that, as someone from the film industry, he would find it challenging to participate in such films.
During his visit to Karnataka on Thursday, Pawan Kalyan met with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Their discussions primarily focused on wildlife and forest conservation, particularly on measures to curb red sandalwood smuggling.
Additionally, the issue of elephants damaging farmers’ fields was reportedly on the agenda. Pawan Kalyan also requested Karnataka to hand over six trained kunki elephants to Andhra Pradesh to assist in managing these challenges.
