{
  "id": 6126711,
  "title": "Anil Kapoor Reflects On 25 Years Of Nayak, Says 'Desire To Do Better For Your Country Will Never Be Irrelevant'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/07/anil-kapoor-reflects-on-25-years-of-nayak-says-desire-to-do-better",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-07T09:52:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/anil-kapoor-reflects-on-25-years-of-nayak-says-desire-to-do-better-for-your-country-will-never-be-irrelevant"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Anil Kapoor's iconic film 'Nayak: The Real Hero' continues to resonate with audiences across India. In an Instagram post, the actor reflected on his journey to portray Shivaji Rao, the film's protagonist, who transforms from a common man into the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Kapoor expressed that his motivation in taking on this role was not just the transformation itself but also the way Shivaji Rao chose to use his newfound power to make a difference in the lives of people. The actor emphasized that the desire to contribute positively to one's nation remains an enduring sentiment, one that he believes should never lose relevance. In the post, Kapoor also shared a series of clips from the movie, which undoubtedly evoked a wave of nostalgia among fans. Directed by S Shankar, 'Nayak' premiered in 2001, even though it received a modest reception at the box office, it has since evolved into a beloved cult classic. The star-studded cast of the film includes Amrish Puri, Paresh Rawal, Rani Mukerji, Johny Lever, Saurabh Shukla, and Shivaji Satam.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Actor Anil Kapoor is marking a special milestone, celebrating 25 years of his cult classic film ‘Nayak: The Real Hero’. In an Instagram post, Anil Kapoor penned a heartfelt note, explaining what drew him to portray the protagonist, Shivaji Rao.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}