Suniel Shetty on why he does not consider Raghavan from 'Main Hoon Na' a negative character

IANS April 29, 2025 332 views

Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has opened up about his controversial role in "Main Hoon Na", passionately defending his character Raghavan's motivations. He argues that Raghavan is not a villain but a devoted father and patriot fighting for his country's honor. Shetty shared insights from the film's director Farah Khan, who understood the complex emotional landscape of the character. His perspective highlights the nuanced storytelling that often goes beyond simplistic good versus evil narratives in cinema.

"For me, there is nothing more important than my country" - Suniel Shetty
Suniel Shetty on why he does not consider Raghavan from 'Main Hoon Na' a negative character
Mumbai, April 29: Actor Suniel Shetty is known for playing a lot of negative roles during his tenure, and one of these characters is Raghavan from "Main Hoon Na".

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Shetty challenges perception of Raghavan as a negative character

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Actor reveals deeper motivation behind controversial role

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Emphasizes patriotism and emotional depth of character

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Compares similar misunderstood roles in his career

However, Shetty does not consider Ragahvan to be a negative character as he was fighting for his country, and the love of his deceased child.

Speaking during the trailer launch of his next "Kesari Veer", Shetty stated that Raghavan can never be a villain. "For me, there is nothing more important than my country, and I am not just saying it. In sports or anywhere else when it comes to my nation, then I think I am a different human being altogether. According to the script, Raghav was a negative character but when I heard the script it took me just two minutes to say yes to the film."

He revealed what director Farah Khan told him while narrating "Main Hoon Na" to him, "I still remember Farah (Khan) telling me that a lot of people are scared to do this negative role, to which I said how can this be a negative role - Our enemy will always be the same, my child has been killed and I just want to bring back the mortal remains of my kid and they are not willing to do so. So, from which angle is this character negative."

Shetty further recalled how his character Dev from "Dhadkan" also met the same fate.

"My character as Dev in 'Dhadkan' was also labeled as negative but when a man loves his girlfriend to that extent, how can he be negative?

So, I always look at my characters that way," he said.

Shifting his focus to his next, "Kesari Veer", Shetty said his role of Vegda Ji is a very important character in the movie, who is absolutely in love with his daughter and she means the world to him. "When you will watch the film, you will realize that this is a very unique love story," Shetty concluded.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Suniel Shetty always brings such depth to his roles! I completely agree with his perspective on Raghavan - motivations matter more than labels. Can't wait to see Kesari Veer now! 🤩
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Rahul S.
Interesting take, but I think calling Raghavan "not negative" is a stretch. Even with understandable motives, his actions were clearly villainous in the context of the film. Still respect Shetty's acting though!
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Anjali M.
This is why I love Suniel Shetty's performances - he finds the humanity in every character. His Dev in Dhadkan was so complex, not just a one-dimensional villain. True actor's actor!
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Vikram P.
Main Hoon Na was such a fun movie! Raghavan was terrifying but also kinda tragic when you think about it. Shetty nailed that balance perfectly. Excited for his new project!
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Sneha R.
His perspective on characters is so refreshing! In Bollywood where villains are often cartoonish, Shetty brings nuance. That scene where Raghavan talks about his son still gives me chills 😢

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