‘Jana Nayagan’ actor Jason Shah hails Vijay's entry into politics ‘bold’: 'His grassroots approach is a healthy sign'

Actor Jason Shah, best known for his roles in ‘Salaar’, ‘Thugs of Hindostan’, and ‘Heeramandi’, has roped in to play a pivotal role in Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’. In a recent interview, Shah opened up on his experience of working with Thalapathy Vijay on the sets. Shah also hailed Vijay's imminent entry into politics as 'bold.'

Jason Shah gets candid about Thalapathy Vijay

‘Jana Nayagan’ marks Vijay’s farewell film, before he completely turns to politics. According to The New Indian Express, Shah calls it a ‘blessing’ to have become a part of this crucial film. "Every time Vijay sir walked into the sets, I felt an energy that I had never felt before. I look at the opportunity to be a part of his final film as a blessing from God. I have been following Vijay sir's career from a young age, and his superstardom has always been above my imagination."


Shah also commented about Vijay’s political journey ahead, and added, "It is very bold of him to step into politics, and his grassroots approach is a healthy sign. This is a bigger responsibility on his shoulders, and I wish him well for that."

Jason Shah on not playing a British officer

Jason Shah, who has played the role of British officers one too many times in the past, finally gets a break from the service uniform in ‘Jana Nayagan’. “I finally could wear something that wasn’t a British officer uniform,” he told the outlet. “Major portions of my role are with Prakash Raj sir and Bobby Deol sir.”

Meanwhile, Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’, which was slated as a Pongal release, was postponed amidst the censorship row. The producer of the film has moved to the Supreme Court against the Madras High Court’s stay on CBFC certification. The makers have approached the SC challenging an interim order passed by the Madras HC that stayed the direction passed by a single bench of the HC to grant CBFC certification for Vijay starrer. The new release date is yet to be announced.