Here’s what Farhan has to say about employing a former prisoner

Farhan Akhtar-starrer ‘Lucknow Central’ revolves around a group of prisoners who form a band inside the jail. The movie is inspired from a real-life incident. And recently, Farhan stated that if reformed, society must accept the former prisoners.

When the actor was asked if he would give a job to a former prisoner in his company, the actor said, “Well, we have to look at the larger picture. Yes, tomorrow if you are introducing me to someone saying he is looking for a job and had a criminal record, for a moment I might sit back and the thought might cross my mind that he was a criminal; I think that is only human.”

“But we have to look at the larger picture for the betterment of our society. According to our laws, a person who commits a crime goes to jail and, based on the severity and brutality of his crime, he serves a sentence and comes out as a reformed individual. We have to understand they are all normal people and that the crime (may have) happened in a moment of madness. So, accepting these people in the mainstream of society could inspire many not to attempt crime and we can build a better society,” he added.

The actor further stated, “If we create a system where we give criminals a chance in jail to be trained in different vocational activities — whether it is music, art, theatre or handicraft… then it makes complete sense that we should accept them back with their skill, as a reformed individual.” (Also Read: When Farhan Akhtar had a near death experience…)

Talking about ‘Lucknow Central’ the film has mostly received positive reviews. However, it is not getting a great response at the box office.

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Murtuza Iqbal

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