Here's what Arjun Kapoor said when asked why Bollywood celebrities don't take a stand on issues concerning the country

Arjun Kapoor doesn't mince his words and this was evident at the trailer launch of his next film 'India's Most Wanted'.

The actor during a media interaction was asked why Bollywood celebrities don't take a stand and speak about the issues concerning the country. To which Arjun Kapoor clearly said that he does when he is ready for it.

Kapoor said: "We should not generalise. We are coming here to speak on certain matters and.. When you ask me a question on a public platform, I might not be aware of what exactly might have transpired while you are totally on social media and I am working towards something else at that moment, sometime I might not know, it has happened in the past. Sometimes you don't want to share your opinion in that moment because you want to process it like for example when I was promoting my last film, the #MeToo situation was happening and we were confronted by it.. and we gave answers because we were prepared."

He further added: "You have to allow us, we are human beings. We have to process things. We have to be ready. It is my choice. I am the citizen of India and I am as concerned as you are. But it doesn't mean if you have asked me today, I will answer today itself. I will answer when I am ready and we talk in a public platform, so we have to be extra careful about that too."

Meanwhile, actor Arjun Kapoor and director Raj Kumar Gupta on Thursday said United Nations' decision to designate Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist is a "great achievement" for the country.  

READ | Arjun Kapoor, Raj Kumar Gupta hail UN for designating Masood Azhar as global terrorist

The duo made the comments at the trailer launch of their film, "India's Most Wanted", a day after the UN Sanctions Committee designated Azhar as global terrorist following China's move to lift its hold on a proposal to ban him. 

The film follows five unlikely heroes who join forces to catch one of India's most wanted criminals, without firing a single bullet.

"It is a great achievement for the country. The country has been trying to get this man to be called a global terrorist. And it has happened and it is a big victory for our country. I hope this man, who is responsible for so many deaths, is brought to justice as soon as possible," Gupta told reporters.

Arjun echoed the director's comments.

"UN has finally agreed that he is a threat. It is about time that better sense prevails... We can see how the government has been proactive since last few years trying to get him to be called as a threat. I hope action is taken and we can get justice for all the innocent lives lost." 

Asked if the story bore any resemblance to that of Yasin Bhatkal, alleged co-founder of the terror organisation Indian Mujahideen, and his arrest in 2013, Gupta said the film is based on real-life events.

"It is inspired by true events but I can't say on whom it is based and you can make that decision when you see the film," the director said.

"India's Most Wanted" is slated to be released May 24

(With Inputs from PTI)