On completion of 25 years of the film ‘Nayak: The Real Hero’, Anil Kapoor remembered the film and its message. He said that Shivaji Rao’s specialty was not to become the Chief Minister just for a day, but his efforts to bring about change after getting power. According to Anil Kapoor, even after 25 years, this message of the film is equally relevant today.
What did Anil Kapoor write on X?
Actor Anil Kapoor shared a note on his ex-handle and wrote, ’25 years of Nayak. What attracted me towards Shivaji Rao was not just his journey from a common man to becoming the Chief Minister. Rather, the steps he took after becoming the Chief Minister were to use his power to bring about a change in the lives of the people. It was a privilege for me to play such a purposeful role and perhaps this is the reason why even after 25 years, Nayak continues to find a place in people’s hearts. Love for our country and the desire to do better for the people is never irrelevant, and I will always be proud to be a part of such a story.
25 years of Nayak.
What drew me to Shivaji Rao was never just the journey from a common man to the Chief Minister. It was what he chose to do once he got there, to use the power he had to make a difference to the people.
To portray a role with that kind of purpose was a… pic.twitter.com/0kXVFbP9Qr
— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) September 7, 2026
What is the story of the film?
In the film ‘Nayak’, Anil Kapoor plays the role of Shivaji Rao, who is a journalist who is not afraid to ask difficult questions. During an interview, he puts the Chief Minister (played by Amrish Puri) in trouble with his sharp questions. The conversation takes an unexpected turn when the Chief Minister challenges Shivaji to run the state for 24 hours.
After this, Shivaji gets busy in improving the system, taking quick decisions and solving the problems of the people. The public is impressed by his work and people want to make him the full-time Chief Minister. The real story of the hero is not about getting power, but about using it properly to bring about change.