Prithviraj Sukumaran spoke about the difficult conversations parents need to have with their children about safety, responsibility and kindness while discussing his upcoming film Daayra. The actor reflected on the impact of the film’s subject on him not just as a performer, but also as a father, husband, friend and responsible citizen.
During the trailer launch, Prithviraj was asked about how Daayra affected him as an actor and a parent. Reflecting on the film’s hard-hitting subject, the actor said, “We are not worried just as parents. I am worried as a husband, as a friend to someone, as a responsible citizen of this country and yes, as a father as well. Unfortunately, as citizens, what can we do other than get worried and be hopeful? Yes, the film speaks about a very ugly truth within which society today exists, and we are all part of that society.”
Prithviraj then spoke about his experience as a father to an 11-year-old daughter and the conversations he now feels compelled to have with her. He said, “I have an 11-year-old daughter. I am at that uncomfortable stage as a parent where now I have to start talking to her and letting her know about what is safe and what is unsafe. If we were to live in an ideal world, we would never have that conversation. But we do not live in an ideal world. But what can we do as citizens other than talking to our children?”
The actor also emphasised that conversations around safety should not be directed only towards girls. According to Prithviraj, boys and men must be equally involved in understanding responsibility and creating a safer society. He continued, “Make no mistake, the conversation should not just be with your girl children. It should be equally and vociferously with boys as well. I strongly feel that if there’s an extra ounce of responsibility on any side, it is with us, the men. We are the ones who should carry the torch to make sure that this conversation is spoken about.”
The makers of Daayra unveiled the film’s trailer at a grand event on Monday. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film stars Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles. The trailer offers a glimpse into an intense narrative, with the two protagonists seemingly finding themselves on opposing sides of a larger debate surrounding justice.
Also Read: Netizens React To Daayra Trailer Starring Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran
