Indian actor Ashwath Bhatt
Actor Ashwath Bhatt, known for his role in ‘Raazi’, was attacked by a robber while he was on holiday in Istanbul, Turkey. The actor revealed in an interview with ETimes how he was attacked on Sunday while he was walking towards the Galata Tower, a popular tourist destination in the Beyoglu district.
He also said that despite being warned about pickpockets in Istanbul, he had not anticipated such a violent encounter. The Raazi actor added that what he encountered was “beyond anything I had imagined.”
Actor Ashwath Bhatt Robbed by Robber in Istanbul: About the Incident
Ashwath said in the interview: “I was walking towards the Galata Tower when a man approached me. He had a chain in his hand and before I could fully comprehend what was happening, he hit me on the back with it. In retrospect, it was probably a gang working together, trying to snatch my bag… For a second, I was just shocked – what was going on?”
The actor said the robber did not expect him to resist and put up a fight. “While he was trying to snatch my bag, a taxi driver stopped and intervened. The robber said something in Turkish and then ran away. The taxi driver saw my wound and immediately told me to go to the police,” he added.
“It is a shame that something like this has happened, especially in such a touristy area. People often advise not to get involved and not to report to the police. That word ‘unnecessary’ worries me. People watch films and think Turkey is all romanticism, but if we do not report crimes, these incidents will only increase.”
The actor said everyone had warned him about pickpockets, but this was “beyond anything I had imagined.” “I’ve been to the Middle East, Egypt and many parts of Europe, and I’ve never had anything like this happen to me,” he said.
According to the report, Ashwath was directed to a police station when he approached a patrol car, so no complaint was filed.
Ashwath Bhatt: About the actor
Ashwath Bhatt has had a distinguished film career. He attended the National School of Drama and the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in Hammersmith. He has acted in top-notch films such as ‘Raazi’, ‘Kesari’, ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘Haider’, ‘Phantom’ and ‘Mission Majnu’, among many others.
His portrayal of Mehboob Syed in Meghna Gulzar’s “Raazi” opposite Alia Bhatt was one of his most memorable roles. In an interview with India Today, he spoke about his character and said, “Mehboob is very persistent and that’s the word I was given as the initial description of the character. He is the backbone of the family. Unfortunately, those details didn’t make it into the film where you get to know Mehboob’s backstory.”
First published: August 6, 2024 | 6:01 pm IS
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