Updated On: 07 October, 2025 04:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis recently opened up about Anil Kapoor`s role in his film, Nayak, where he played a Chief Minister for 24 hours. The CM revealed how the film inspired, but also created problems

Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis was recently seen getting candid at the 25th edition of FICCI Frames. The opening day of the two-day-long event featured a lively and engaging conversation between actor Akshay Kumar and the Chief Minister. Akshay asked if any Hindi film had inspired the CM and set a benchmark for leadership. Fadnavis has an interesting answer.
Fadnavis shared that Nayak, starring Anil Kapoor, inspired him. He furtehr joked about how the film caused him a few problems. He said, "Films jo humko influence karti hai, not as a leader, but it influences, jo humari samvedna hoti, jo ek human feeling hota hai humara usko films ek prakaas se prabhaveet karti hai, toh aise kahi filmon ne mujhe prabhaveet kiya hai. Jaha tak politics ki baat hai, ek film hai jiska mera jikr karna chahunga. Uss film ne mujhe prabhaveet toh kiya, lekin mere liye itni samasyaein bhi badhai, aur woh film hai Nayak (2001)."