New Delhi, Aug 7 (UNI) Veteran actress and social activist Shabana Azmi is well known for her strong opinions and spirited attitude.

Speaking at News18 India 'Baithak', the actress talked about the way films have evolved over time.

“These item numbers are forced in the movies. They think that the movie will do well because of the item number when the truth is they have absolutely no connection with the film and story,' she said.

“My ears bleed when I listen to these item numbers”, she said.

'How is ‘main tandoori murgi hun yaar…’ is a song? It has nothing to do with the film. This is not a time to joke rather a time to think about the direction in which the Hindi cinema is going. I don’t support item numbers and I don’t think there should be such item numbers in films,' she said referring to the popular song ‘Fevicol se’ in 'Dabangg 2'.

“People ask me there are so many shayars in your family, do you also do shayari? I say no, I only give

inspiration,” she said at the event.

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