Govt ‘borrows’ idea from ‘Bharat Ane nenu\'

In his last blockbuster Bharat Ane Nenu, superstar Mahesh Babu, espousing radical socio-political reforms, was shown propagating heavy fines for traffic violations — his logic being that unless the potential rule-breaker was apprehensive about heavy penalties, he/she would not be mindful of breaking traffic rules.

Now, beginning September 1, the Central Government has increased the fine for traffic violations manifold, leaving commuters fuming in rage.

Worse, many trolls even believe that it was Mahesh Babu’s idea in Bharat Ane Nenu that may have possibly ‘inspired’ the Government!

Defending her husband against the trolls, Namrata Shirodkar says, “The idea in Bharat Ane Nenu — that heavier fines for breaking traffic rules would discourage commuters from rash driving, is a very good one. And if it’s being implemented by the Government, we should be happy. Instead of praising Mahesh for doing motivational cinema, some people are busy lashing out at him, claiming he is responsible for a dent in the pockets of commuters. Any good that comes from cinema needs to be applauded. But in this country, the ruling passion is negativity, not progress.”

Mahesh Babu adds, “I always try to do cinema that is motivational and inspired. I believe that if I have a voice, it must be heard by a large section of the population and that I must use it to make a difference.”