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Shahid Kapoor on Kabir Singh criticism: Why is everyone after my movie?
Updated On: 23 September, 2019 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shahid Kapoor had to face questions on chauvinism that plagued the remake. He had also received backlash from netizens for glorifying the sexist and misogynist protagonist.
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Shahid Kapoor in a still from Kabir Singh. Image sourced from midday archives
Shahid Kapoor has delivered one of the biggest hits of this year with Kabir Singh. Kabir Singh that featured Kiara Advani opposite Shahid Kapoor, made a business of over Rs 250 crore at the Box Office. The film is about a short-tempered surgeon Kabir Singh (Shahid Kapoor) who goes on a path of self-destruction, consuming drugs and alcohol after he cannot marry the love of his life, Preeti (Kiara Advani).
However, the actor also had to face questions on chauvinism that plagued the remake. He also received backlash from netizens for glorifying the sexist and misogynist protagonist. When he was asked about his character at the India Today Conclave, Shahid said, "If you think cinema is an educational institution that you're taught what you should or should not to do, that's your choice. Cinema is meant to mirror life. It's about representing the truth. It's an adult film, for adults, who can distinguish between right and wrong. Are you telling me that Mr Bachchan is someone who taught people to be a thief? You know you're going to watch a movie right, it's fiction, right? I've seen situations like this in life. When a couple fights, if a third person views it, they'll have a different idea. Fundamentally, they're in love. I've seen independent women date simple boys and vice versa. That's how life is, it's unpredictable. Why is there a problem? You choose to take away what you want from the film. That's what democracy is all about."
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