BJP MP says he will consider himself ‘saved’ if removed as Union minister for acting in films
Actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi said that cinema was his passion, and he would die without it.
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Union Minister of State for Tourism, Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi said on Wednesday that he would feel a sense of relief if he were relieved of his ministerial duties as cinema is his passion, reported PTI.
The Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Kerala’s Thrissur was speaking at an event organised by the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce in his honour.
Gopi reportedly said that he had no desire to become a Union minister, according to PTI.
“I bowed to their [BJP’s] decision to make me a minister after they said that they were giving the post to me for the people of Thrissur who voted me to power and not for myself,” he was quoted by the news agency as saying. “I accepted that decision. I still obey my leaders and will continue to do so. But without my passion [cinema], I will die.”
The actor-turned-politician recalled that when he sought permission from Home Minister Amit Shah to resume his movie career, he was asked how many films he intended to act in, reported PTI.
“I said around 22 [films],” Gopi said. “On hearing that, Amit Shah set aside my request letter. But he said permission will be given.”
Gopi added: “Though I am yet to receive permission, I will join the...
