Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwath Narayan lashed out at Prakash Raj after the actor alleged that the Centre had stalled the screening of Palestinian films at the 17th Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES).
While speaking on stage, Prakash Raj reiterated that cinema and literature should focus on human stories and not be blocked by political agendas. He also directly appealed to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and the state government to allow the screening of Palestinian films at the film festival