Suresh Gopi mentioned that he by no means wished to be a minister and nonetheless doesn’t want it. (FILE)
Kochi:
Actor-cum-politician Suresh Gopi mentioned on Wednesday that if he’s eliminated as Union Minister of State for performing in movies whereas holding his ministerial publish, he would take into account himself “saved”.
Mr Gopi additionally mentioned that he has requested permission to begin taking pictures for the movie ‘Ottakomban’, however has not obtained it but.
“However I’ll begin taking pictures for it on September 6,” he mentioned.
The Union Minister of State for Petroleum, Pure Fuel and Tourism mentioned that there have been 20-22 movies he actually wished to do after listening to the script, and has agreed to behave in them.
When he sought permission from Union Dwelling Minister Amit Shah to behave within the movies, he was requested what number of.
“I mentioned round 22. On listening to that, Amit Shah put aside my request letter. However he mentioned permission will probably be given. In any case, I will probably be right here on September 6,” Mr Gopi mentioned whereas talking at an occasion held right here by the Kerala Movie Chamber of Commerce.
He mentioned that he’ll carry three or 4 officers from the ministry together with him to assist him perform his ministerial duties and for that particular preparations must be made on the movie units.
“All this I need to do. So, in the event that they take away me for it, I’d take into account myself saved. That’s all I can say,” he mentioned.
Mr Gopi mentioned that he by no means wished to be a minister and nonetheless doesn’t want it.
“I bowed to their (his leaders) determination to make me a minister after they mentioned that they had been giving the publish to me for the individuals of Thrissur who voted me to energy and never for myself. I accepted that call.
“I nonetheless obey my leaders and can proceed to take action. However with out my ardour (cinema), I’ll die,” he mentioned.
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