Mithun Chakraborty reacts to backlash over The Kerala Story winning National Award: 'Whenever you speak the truth...'

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has hit back at the backlash surrounding The Kerala Story’s National Award wins, calling critics 'pseudo intellectuals' and defending films that depict historical truths. Mithun stressed the importance of remembering real events, arguing that portraying violence or sensitive moments from history should not be dismissed as propaganda.In an interview with PTI, Chakraborty dismissed critics of the film’s National Award wins as 'pseudo intellectuals.' He pointed out that the jury members were from across the country, not just Kerala, and believed the film deserved recognition. He added that whenever the truth is spoken, there will always be people who oppose it.The 75-year-old actor is set to appear next in The Bengal Files, the third installment of Vivek Agnihotri's 'Files' trilogy, in which Mithun also starred. The upcoming film focuses on the Calcutta riots of August 16, 1946, which erupted after the All-India Muslim League called for Direct Action Day demanding a separate homeland. The film has already faced calls for bans and boycotts.He concluded by pointing out that people called for a ban on The Bengal Files without even watching its trailer. He emphasised that the film contains no objectionable content like nudity, and that depicting violence, when it is part of real events, should be accepted rather than censored.