The cinema is truly believed to have the power to influence the masses, and Bollywood, which is by far the cornerstone of the Hindi film industry, has quite often faced criticism for leaning towards a certain kind of political ideology.

While addressing these claims, Rahul has reflected on his three-decade-long career. The actor emphasised that no filmmaker or producer has ever questioned or discussed his personal ideologies during the casting processes or any other kind of discussions.

Rahul’s Take On Criticism In Bollywood

In a formal conversation with ANI, the actor has reflected on the criticism of the Bollywood industry for highlighting left-wing ideologies in its film narratives. The actor said, ‘In my 32 years, nobody’s ever talked to me about the left-wing ideology, never for that matter, any ideology. I can tell you this. Everybody is there. You can just sort things out. It’s not even an issue. I’ve never been asked what my ideology is. Never, ever.’

Also, the actor said that the filmmakers are focusing more on finding the truth in the scenes, he added, ‘It’s always about how do we find the truth in the scene. It’s always about how we can make the scene better. Always. Even with the director. Never have I discussed political ideology in 32 years.’

Rahul’s Work Front Update

Rahul Bose is currently working as the President of the Indian Rugby Football Union. This authority comes under Bose Rugby India. The inaugural edition of the Rugby Premier League (RPL) in India started on 15th June, 2025. RPL is the first franchise-based league in the world. In its opening edition, it has a total of six franchises, namely Bengaluru Bravehearts, Chennai Bulls, Delhi Redz, Hyderabad Heroes, Kalinga Black Tigers, and Mumbai Dreamers.