Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde expresses his admiration for Anil Kapoor’s character in Nayak

Actor and television presenter Maniesh Paul hosts a popular podcast that reaches a wide audience by delving into the essence of his guests. The Chief Minister of Maharashtra,

Eknath Shinde

, was the guest of honour on a recent episode of The

Maniesh Paul Podcast

.
During their engaging conversation, CM Eknath Shinde emphasized how much he admired

Anil Kapoor

's portrayal of ‘

Nayak

’.

When asked if he was inspired by the movie or had any childhood dreams of becoming a chief minister, the CM gave a thoughtful response and highlighted the distinction between movies and real life. He stated, “Film film hai, reality reality hai aur kuch bhi nahi. His journey stemmed from grassroots involvement, both socially and politically. He highlighted his dedication to hard work and focused determination, emphasizing that success comes through diligent effort and commitment to one’s goals.”
CM Shinde praised the proactive approach portrayed in the film and drew comparisons between Anil Kapoor's role in ‘Nayak’ and his hands-on governing style. Maniesh Paul praised the Chief Minister's proactive approach to tackling problems such as waterlogging in Mumbai, which yielded significant progress.
When Anil Kapoor's 2001 film ‘Nayak’ was released, it quickly became quite popular. Fans of Anil Kapoor have developed a cult following for the film over time. As to the most recent report, Siddharth Anand is reportedly preparing to make a sequel to the film, which would be directed by Milan Luthria.

A source close to the development told Pinkvilla, “Nayak 2 will be produced by Siddharth and Mamta Anand under their banner, Marflix Pictures. Much like the original film, this one too is a big-scale commercial entertainer set against the backdrop of politics and will be directed by Milan Luthria. The makers have cracked a plot that organically leads itself towards Nayak sequel and has a strong undercurrent of being a vigilante flick.”

“Siddarth Anand has got back the writer-director Jodi of Milan and Rajat together for Nayak 2 and he is excited to embark on the journey of making a one-of-a-kind vigilante-based action entertainer. All the action sequences aside, Nayak 2 is a dialogue and drama-heavy film and the casting is underway. A top A-Lister is expected to come on board the film,” the source added.