Kangana Ranaut’s Bold Statements on Bollywood and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal
Kangana Ranaut, known for her fearless attitude and outspoken nature, has recently been in the limelight for her comments regarding Bollywood and the actors in it. As her upcoming film Emergency gears up for release on September 7, 2024, the actress is not shying away from expressing her views on various topics. In the buzz surrounding her film, which portrays the dark era of the Emergency in India while depicting the role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, she has also commented on contemporary Bollywood films, especially Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.
The Controversy Surrounding Emergency
The trailer for Emergency has incited mixed reactions, particularly following allegations from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) that the film is anti-Sikh. Legal notices have been issued to the production house, demanding a halt to the film’s release. While the film grapples with these controversies, Ranaut is actively promoting it and continues to share stunning insights into Bollywood dynamics that have rarely been discussed before.
Kangana’s Revelation about Ranbir Kapoor
Recently, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Ranaut revealed that she was once approached by Ranbir Kapoor to star in the film Sanjay Dutt, popularly referred to as Sanjju. According to her, Kapoor personally visited her home to convince her to take on the role. Despite his pleas, she decided to turn down the offer. This revelation added another layer to the ongoing discourse surrounding Ranbir’s recent film, Animal.
Kangana’s Critique of Animal
With 2023 being a landmark year for Bollywood, highlighted by successful releases such as Shahrukh Khan’s Pathaan, the year also witnessed the release of Animal, which made waves at the box office by grossing an impressive ₹915 crore globally. However, alongside its commercial success, the film has faced heavy criticism for its violent content. Recently, a clip of Kangana Ranaut discussing Animal went viral, where she articulates her concerns about the film’s portrayal of violence and societal impact.
Kangana’s Thoughts on Violence in Cinema:
“It’s concerning how films that glorify violence and patriarchy draw massive audiences. The depictions we see, with characters wielding axes and guns, seem to suggest a disregard for law and order. They create a glorified narrative of chaos, shedding light on a troubling aspect of our media consumption. Films should serve a purpose, either for social welfare or moral teachings. Seeing audiences celebrate such narratives raises alarms about societal values. We need to discourage such productions and hold creators accountable for the messages they propagate.”
The Response from the Creators of Animal
Kangana’s critical stance has attracted attention, and creators such as Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who directed Animal, have been urged to respond to her comments. Public figures like Javed Akhtar have also voiced their criticism regarding the film, indicating that the conversation surrounding Animal is far from over. As insights and criticisms flood in, it remains to be seen how the film’s team will address these issues and whether they’ll engage in the ongoing dialogue regarding cinematic responsibility.
